World's Best Chocolate Sour Cream Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this decadent World's Best Chocolate Sour Cream Cake recipe! This moist, rich, and intensely chocolatey cake is unbelievably easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion when you crave a truly unforgettable dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 4157.6 kcal
Protein 101g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for World's Best Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

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How to Make World's Best Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add sour cream, milk, oil, vanilla, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually pour in the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cooled, frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

97 g

Sugar

1608g

Fat

346g

Carbs

194g