Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake with a secret ingredient—sour cream—that elevates its flavor and texture for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Slowly whisk in the boiling water or hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until simmering and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- If desired, stir in butter for shine until melted completely.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading ganache on top, adding the second layer, and pouring ganache over the top.
- Decorate as desired and slice to serve.
Notes
Use full-fat sour cream for best results. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg