Sour Cream Cocoa Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Cocoa1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Boiling water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Shortening1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Cake flour2 Cup (32 tbs), sifted
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sour cream1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Baking soda1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Egg whites3

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 2216 Calories from Fat 647

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 73 g112.9%

Saturated Fat 24.3 g121.3%

Trans Fat 6.7 g

Cholesterol 29.9 mg10%

Sodium 1448.6 mg60.4%

Total Carbohydrates 359 g119.7%

Dietary Fiber 35.4 g141.6%

Sugars 205.6 g

Protein 69 g137.8%

Vitamin A 6.6% Vitamin C 0.86%

Calcium 27.6% Iron 47.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1.Start by preheating the oven to 350F degrees
MAKING
2.Mix cocoa with boiling water; stir until smooth; cool.
3.Cream shortening, gradually add half the sugar; cream until light and fluffy; add cocoa mixture.
4.Sift dry ingredients (except sugar) together 3 times; stir into cocoa mixture alternately with combined cream and vanilla.
5.Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add rest of sugar and beat until peaks round over gently; fold into batter.
6.Pour into 2 (9 inch) round layer pans, greased and lined.
7.Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
SERVING
8.When cool, frost with Mocha Frosting
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