Best 6 Sour Cream Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Sour Cream Chocolate Sheet Cake, a classic dessert elevated with a rich, velvety chocolate frosting and a surprise tang from sour cream. This moist and tender cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a festive celebration. With its decadent chocolate flavor, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The recipe also includes variations for a sour cream pound cake and a sour cream chocolate bundt cake, offering options for different baking pans and preferences. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this irresistible sour cream chocolate cake trio.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE (SHEET) CAKE



Mom's Sour Cream Chocolate (Sheet) Cake image

This is so simple, so good, so light and made from scratch. It just doesn't need frosting. My very favorite cake from childhood.

Provided by BarbryT

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cocoa
2/3 cup boiling water
2 cups flour, divided
3 eggs, unbeaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Dissolve cocoa in the boiling water.
  • Dissolve soda in a little water.
  • Cream sugar and butter.
  • Add sour cream to sugar and butter, mix, then add cocoa and water and mix.
  • Add 1 C flour, the eggs, the other C of flour, then water with soda.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into 8"x13" sheet pan.
  • Bake at 350 F for about 1/2 hour to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 188.4, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.5, Protein 5.1

THE BEST TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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The best (and easiest) Texas Sheet Cake is an amazing chocolate cake recipe made in a jelly roll pan and covered in warm chocolate frosting.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1 cup butter
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 18x13'' pan.
  • Add water butter cocoa powder to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate bowl mix together the flour, sugar baking soda and salt.
  • In another small bowl mix together the sour cream, eggs and vanilla.
  • Add sour cream/egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until combined.
  • Once the chocolate mixture in the saucepan in boiling, remove it from heat and pour it into the batter. Mix until combined and no lumps remain.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth with a spatula to make sure it is dispersed in an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until set (mine is usually done around 15 minutes).
  • When the cake is about half-way through cooking, prepare the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 343 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 56 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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My husband is from Texas, and we love Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake. This recipe is oh-so-good. -Kristi Wells, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture. Combine the eggs and sour cream; stir into butter mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar. Add cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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.

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
1 cup water or strong coffee
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting:
1 stick margarine
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, and soda. Bring water, margarine, shortening, and cocoa to a boil. Pour over flour mixture. Beat well. Beat in eggs. Add sour cream and vanilla. Pour into greased and floured 15 x 10 x 1" pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. PREPARE FROSTING WHILE CAKE IS BAKING. Frosting: In saucepan, combine margarine, cocoa, and cream until mixture comes to a boil. Gradually, add powdered sugar and beat well. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Frost cake while it is hot.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE V



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I have made this recipe for years. My children always chose it for their birthday cake over any other, and it makes enough for a crowd. Moist and delicious. Very easy to make. Enjoy!

Provided by Carolyn Herbert

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 cup butter
1 cup water
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • For the icing: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. Spread frosting over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 145.4 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This sour cream chocolate sheet cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and chocolatey, with a creamy sour cream frosting. The tips above will help you make the perfect sour cream chocolate sheet cake every time. Enjoy!

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