Best 5 Golden Cake With Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Golden Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting, a classic combination that promises a symphony of flavors. This golden beauty boasts a moist and tender crumb, while the rich chocolate sour cream frosting adds a decadent touch that will tantalize your taste buds. But that's not all; this article also features an array of equally tempting recipes that will satisfy any sweet craving. From the tangy Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake to the indulgent Chocolate Ganache Tart, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your baking endeavors. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

YELLOW LAYER CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-SOUR CREAM FROSTING



Yellow Layer Cake with Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting image

Provided by Janet McCracken

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Birthday     Party     Potluck     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
3 large eggs
Frosting and assembly:
14 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
Special Equipment
Three 9"-diameter cake pans with 2" sides

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment-paper rounds; coat paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until no lumps remain. Combine buttermilk, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  • Combine sugar, butter, and brown sugar in another large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using an electric mixer, beat butter mixture until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add yolks and eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Continue to beat mixture, occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl, until almost doubled in volume and very light, airy, and pale yellow, 5-6 minutes. It's very important that no lumps remain at this stage. (Occasional scraping of the bowl, especially the bottom, helps prevent lumps.)
  • With mixer on low, add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with buttermilk mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans, about 3 1/2 cups per pan. Smooth tops.
  • Bake, rotating cakes from left to right and top to bottom halfway through, until cakes are light golden brown, the centers spring back when gently pressed, and a tester inserted into the centers comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 35-40 minutes.
  • Transfer cakes to wire racks; let cool in pans for at least 30 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks, peel off parchment, and let cool completely.
  • Using a long serrated knife, remove top dome and any bumps from each cake to create a flat surface. Slice each cake in half horizontally to make 6 layers total. DO AHEAD: Cakes can be baked 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
  • For frosting and assembly:
  • Stir chocolate and corn syrup in a large metal bowl set over a large saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Stir sour cream, salt, and vanilla in a medium metal bowl; set over same saucepan of simmering water. Stir until mixture is warm but not hot, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream mixture to chocolate mixture; stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat powdered sugar and butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Slowly beat in chocolate mixture. Continue beating until no lumps remain, about 2 minutes. Frosting should be smooth and shiny. Cover and chill until slightly firmed up, about 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or large plate. Spoon 1/3 cup frosting over; using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, smooth frosting to edge of cake, creating an even layer. Place another cake layer on top. Repeat with frosting and remaining cake layers. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with a cake dome and store at room temperature.

MOCHA CAKE



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Without a doubt, this is the best chocolate cake I've ever made. I share this decadent dessert with everyone I can!-Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
1-1/3 cups sour cream
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
6 tablespoons brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GOLD CAKE



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This is a great yellow cake which uses up your leftover egg yolks, especially after making an angel food cake. Ice with white icing, coffee icing or chocolate icing.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add milk to butter mixture in 2 parts alternately with flour mixture in 3 parts, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spread in prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

GOLDEN CAKES



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This is an old recipe from the 1923 era. Frost with boiled frosting, using whites of eggs in frosting. Decorate with maraschino cherries.

Provided by Gale

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 egg white
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, beat together egg yolks and egg white. Beat the egg mixture into the butter and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Stir flour into egg mixture alternately with milk. Stir in almond and vanilla extracts. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CAKE



Sour Cream Chocolate Cake image

Impressive to look at but easy to make, this cake is a good old-fashioned "Sunday supper" dessert that melts in your mouth. -Marsha Lawson, Pflugerville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup baking cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar
Assorted gold sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve cocoa in boiling water; cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Add cocoa mixture and mix well. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a more airy cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, to prevent curdling.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the batter to ensure even distribution.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even baking.
  • Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake to check for doneness. It should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk to thin it out.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

The golden cake with chocolate sour cream frosting is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb and rich and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a beautiful and delicious cake.

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