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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe: A Delightful Dessert in No Time

Chocolate cake is the ultimate comfort food, and when it’s easy to make, it becomes even more irresistible. This Easy Chocolate Cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, a cozy family gathering, or just a sweet treat for yourself. With a moist, rich cake and a creamy chocolate sour cream frosting, this dessert is sure to delight chocolate lovers everywhere. Let’s dive into the recipe and see how you can whip up this scrumptious cake in no time.

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

Preparing 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, ensuring your cake will release easily after baking.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place over medium heat, stirring with a spatula until the butter is melted and everything is well combined. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.

4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add half of the butter-cocoa mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until completely blended. The mixture will be thick, but this is normal. Add the remaining butter mixture and stir until smooth.

5. Incorporate Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until completely blended after each addition. Add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whisking until the batter is smooth and uniform.

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

Making the Frosting:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together 3 cups confectioner’s sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder to ensure a smooth frosting.

2. Cream the Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

3. Mix All Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the sifted confectioner’s sugar and cocoa, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure everything is well incorporated.

4. Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Cut the cake into squares and serve to your delighted family or guests.

Nutrition Information

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

Tips for Success

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your eggs and sour cream are at room temperature before starting. This helps them blend more smoothly into the batter.
• Check for Doneness: Ovens can vary, so start checking your cake a few minutes before the suggested baking time. A toothpick should come out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
• Make Ahead: You can make the cake a day in advance and store it in an airtight container. Frost it on the day you plan to serve for the freshest taste.

Enjoy the simplicity and decadence of this Easy Chocolate Cake, and let it become your go-to recipe for any chocolate craving!

Easy Chocolate Cake

This easy chocolate cake is a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Top it with a chocolate sour cream frosting for an extra indulgent 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 slices

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
• 240 g all-purpose flour
• 350 g granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp baking soda
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 120 ml sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the chocolate sour cream frosting

• 360 g confectioner’s sugar
• 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder, or Dutch process cocoa
• 113 g unsalted butter
• 120 ml sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Equipment

• 9×13-inch 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

Ensure the cake is completely cool before applying the frosting to avoid melting. This cake pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.