Chocolate layer cake with sour cream

50 min
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13 ingredients

Chocolate layer cake with sour cream

Sour cream chocolate layer cake is a traditional recipe that has gained popularity in various parts of Latin America. Its origin dates back to European recipes adapted by Mexican and Central American families, where the use of sour cream in desserts provides a moist texture and a slightly tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the chocolate.

In different Latin American countries, this cake can be found under names such as "Torta de chocolate con crema ácida" in Mexico, "Torta de capas de chocolate" in Argentina, and "Pastel de crema agria y chocolate" in Colombia. Each region adds small personal touches, but the essence of the cake remains. This recipe is perfect for celebrations and special occasions, as it combines the richness of chocolate with the smoothness and creaminess of the frosting made with sour cream.

How to Make Sour Cream Chocolate Layer Cake

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add the shortening, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, water, and chocolate to the dry ingredient mixture.

Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping the bowl constantly, for 1/2 minute.

Increase the speed to high and beat for an additional 3 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.

Pour the batter into two greased and wax paper-lined 9-inch round cake pans.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.

Carefully remove from the pans and let cool completely on the wire racks.

For the sour cream and chocolate frosting, combine in a bowl the softened butter or margarine, powdered sugar, and sour cream. Mix well.

Add the melted and cooled chocolate, along with the vanilla, and beat until the mixture is smooth.

Place one cake layer on the serving plate and spread with sour cream and chocolate frosting.

Place the second cake layer on top and cover the sides and top with the remaining frosting.

For a more attractive finish, take the layer that is less level and trim it with a sharp knife to make it flat.

Place that trimmed layer with the flat side down, spread frosting between the layers, and place the other layer right side up.

Finish frosting the cake and enjoy this delicious combination of flavors and textures.

The trimmings from leveling the cake are ideal for tasting as a little reward for the cook or for the children.

Pastel de capas de chocolate con crema agria

Ingredients (13)

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Vegetable shortening
  • Sour cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • Eggs
  • Water
  • Baking chocolate
  • Butter
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions (40 steps)

  1. 1 Sift together the flour
  2. 2 sugar
  3. 3 baking powder
  4. 4 baking soda
  5. 5 and salt in a large mixing bowl
  6. 6 Add the shortening
  7. 7 sour cream
  8. 8 vanilla
  9. 9 eggs
  10. 10 water
  11. 11 and chocolate
  12. 12 Beat with an electric mixer on low speed
  13. 13 scraping the bowl constantly
  14. 14 for 1/2 minute
  15. 15 Increase speed to high and beat for 3 additional minutes
  16. 16 scraping the bowl occasionally
  17. 17 Pour the batter into two greased and wax paper-lined 9-inch round cake pans
  18. 18 Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F
  19. 19 Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  20. 20 Let cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes
  21. 21 Remove from the pans and let cool completely on the wire racks
  22. 22 Place one cake layer on the serving plate
  23. 23 Spread with the sour cream chocolate frosting
  24. 24 Place the second cake layer on top
  25. 25 Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining sour cream chocolate frosting
  26. 26 Sour cream chocolate frosting: combine softened butter or margarine
  27. 27 confectioners\" sugar
  28. 28 and sour cream in a mixing bowl
  29. 29 Mix well
  30. 30 Add the chocolate
  31. 31 which has been melted and cooled
  32. 32 and the vanilla
  33. 33 Beat until smooth
  34. 34 Try this little trick when making this cake
  35. 35 Take the layer that has less rise on top and trim it flat with a sharp knife
  36. 36 Place the trimmed side down
  37. 37 Then spread frosting between the layers and place the other layer right side up and finish frosting
  38. 38 This will give the illusion of having a single domed cake layer and it will sit better on your cake plate
  39. 39 Plus
  40. 40 the trimmings are ideal for the cook or kids to eat by themselves

Nutritional Information

Calories: 547 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 64g
Fat: 36g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 11mg

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