Description
Indulgent sour cream cake promises a delightful journey through rich, velvety layers of homemade comfort. Gentle crumb and smooth texture invite you to savor each delectable bite of this classic dessert perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch cake pan with a light coating of grease or parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the dry ingredients until well integrated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously combine the wet ingredients, creating a smooth and uniform liquid mixture.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal strokes until just incorporated – avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent depth.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean and the top turns golden brown.
- While the cake cools completely, prepare the frosting by whipping butter until soft and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and sour cream into the butter, blending until achieving a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, generously frost the top and sides with the prepared creamy mixture.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender and light, stopping when ingredients are just combined to avoid developing tough gluten.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative that maintains similar moisture and texture in the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and sour cream to ensure even mixing and a smoother, more consistent cake batter.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean with a few moist crumbs for the perfect, soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 49 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg