Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and moist Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake, a delightful homemade dessert perfect for any occasion. This decadent cake pairs the deep flavors of cocoa with the subtle tang of sour cream, creating a delectable treat that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (180g) sour cream
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a 10-inch pan.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra richness, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple chocolate glaze.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
