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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

This Sour Cream Chocolate Cake is moist and delicious. It makes the perfect birthday cake or bring it to any potluck, church gathering. Chocolate cake is always a hit and this one is and old fashioned favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Leigh Walkup

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs well beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE FROSTING

  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 tablespoons milk or water
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Beat eggs; add sour cream. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until cake tests done with a toothpick. Note: You can add 1 cup of chocolate chips to this recipe if you want to make it double chocolate.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Can use any kind of nuts you like.Put the softened butter in mixing bowl and beat on high until very smooth and creamy. Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and milk (or water). Beat again until the frosting is spreadable. You may need a little more milk. If so, add 1 tablespoon at a time. Sprinkle nuts on top.