Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsDiMillo's On the WaterSour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe

Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Indulge in our rich and velvety Sour Cream Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that combines the deep, luscious flavor of chocolate with the creamy tang of sour cream. Each slice offers a moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced with a rich chocolate frosting that adds an extra layer of sweetness. Ideal for chocolate lovers, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool and Serve

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

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