This Sour Cream Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the tanginess of sour cream to create a moist and flavorful cake. It's perfect for any special occasion or simply as a treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!