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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe: A Delightful Classic for Every Occasion

There’s something universally comforting about a slice of chocolate cake. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking an anniversary, or simply indulging in a weekend treat, this easy chocolate cake recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a rich chocolate flavor and a luscious chocolate sour cream frosting, this cake strikes the perfect balance between decadence and simplicity. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe that promises to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting:

• 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, or Dutch process cocoa
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.

2. Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: In a small saucepan, mix together the butter, water, cocoa powder, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking soda.

4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour half of the melted butter-cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. The batter will be thick. Add the remaining butter mixture and continue to stir until well combined.

5. Incorporate Eggs, Sour Cream, and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.

6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Making the Frosting:

1. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the confectioner’s sugar and cocoa powder to remove any lumps.

2. Cream the Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

3. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted confectioner’s sugar and cocoa mixture, along with the sour cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes, or until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the chocolate sour cream frosting evenly over the top. For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top as a garnish.

Serving and Enjoyment

Cut the cake into squares and serve. This easy chocolate cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s perfect for any gathering or a quiet evening at home.

Nutritional Information

Each serving (assuming 16 servings) contains approximately: – Calories: 428 kcal – Carbohydrates: 59g – Protein: 3g – Fat: 21g – Saturated Fat: 13g – Cholesterol: 73mg – Sodium: 421mg – Potassium: 116mg – Fiber: 1g – Sugar: 44g – Vitamin A: 650IU – Vitamin C: 0.2mg – Calcium: 32mg – Iron: 1.5mg

This easy chocolate cake is not just simple to make; it’s a delightful treat that promises to bring smiles to your table. Enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness and the creamy frosting that makes every bite a celebration. Happy baking!

Easy Chocolate Cake

This easy chocolate cake is perfect for any occasion, combining a rich chocolate flavor with a moist texture. Enjoy it as a dessert or a sweet treat!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Cooling Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 16 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 428

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the chocolate cake

• 227 g unsalted butter
• 240 ml water
• 33 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 256 g all-purpose flour
• 350 g granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp baking soda
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 120 g sour cream at room temperature
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the chocolate sour cream frosting

• 360 g confectioner’s sugar
• 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch process cocoa
• 113 g unsalted butter
• 120 g sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Pinch of salt

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking pan

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water, cocoa powder, and salt and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring with a spatula, just until melted and combined. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking soda. Add half of the melted butter cocoa mixture and whisk until completely blended. The mixture will be thick. Add the remaining butter mixture and stir until combined.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until completely blended. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
6. For the frosting: In a large bowl, sift together the confectioner’s sugar and cocoa powder. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the confectioner’s sugar and cocoa, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until frosting is smooth, about 3 minutes. If you need to scrape down the sides, do so, and mix again.
7. Frost the cooled chocolate cake with the chocolate sour cream frosting. Cut cake into squares and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, try using Dutch process cocoa powder. This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.