Monday, May 19, 2025

Moist and Easy Sour Cream Pound Cake

A lighter take on the traditional pound cake!.  Instead of the usual butter-heavy recipe, this pound cake utilizes sour cream and cake mix to keep it moist and soft without adding extra fat.  It’s perfect for a quick, delicious dessert!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Soft butter or oil and flour for the pan

Equipment:

  • 10-inch round bundt cake pan

  • Durations::

1.    Preparing the Pan:

·         Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

·         Lightly grease a 10-inch bundt pan with butter or oil, then dust it with flour.  Shake out any excess flour.

2.    Making the Batter:

·         Combine the cake mix, sour cream, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.

·         Using an electric mixer at low speed, blend the ingredients for 1-2 minutes until they are well combined.

·         Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes, or until the batter is smooth.

3.    Creating the Cocoa Swirl:

·         Remove 1 cup of the batter and mix it with the cocoa powder in a separate bowl.

4.    Layering the Batter:

·         Pour a portion of the plain batter into the prepared bundt pan.

·         Add a layer of the cocoa batter on top.

·         Continue alternating layers until all the batter is used, creating a marbled effect.

5.    Baking:

·         Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

·         The cake should spring back when lightly pressed.

6.    Cooling and Serving:

·         Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

·         Slice and enjoy a piece of this soft, flavorful pound cake!

 

Tip: Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate glaze for an extra indulgence!


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