Yellow Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Yellow Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Frosting is a classic and moist cake with a rich, creamy texture thanks to the sour cream, and it’s perfectly paired with a luscious chocolate frosting. This cake is simple yet indulgent, making it a wonderful choice for birthdays, celebrations, or any dessert occasion.

Yellow Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• ¾ cup whole milk

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ¾ cup cocoa powder, sifted
• ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Add the sour cream and mix until smooth.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
4. Bake the Cakes:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Make the Chocolate Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until smooth.
   • Add the heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes, until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable. Add more cream if needed for a smoother consistency.
6. Assemble the Cake:
   • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of chocolate frosting on top.
   • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.
7. Serve:
   • Let the cake set for about 15-20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy your moist and flavorful yellow sour cream cake with a rich chocolate frosting!

Tips:

• Extra Moistness: If you like an extra moist cake, you can brush the cake layers with a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until dissolved) before frosting.
• Decoration: For added texture and flavor, sprinkle chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting.

Enjoy!

This Yellow Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Frosting is a timeless dessert that combines the rich flavors of buttery yellow cake and smooth chocolate frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!