Sour Cream Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Sour Cream Cake is a moist and tender delight, perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea. The creamy tang from the sour cream balances the sweetness, creating a harmonious flavor profile. Ideal for those who appreciate classic American desserts, this cake is sure to please a crowd.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. Crisco oil
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 3 c. cake flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Sift the flour and measure.
  2. Add soda and salt to flour.
  3. Beat oil, sour cream, eggs, and sugar together.
  4. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time.
  5. Beat well.
  6. Add vanilla.
  7. Bake in three 8 or 9-inch cake pans that have been greased.
  8. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes.
  9. For sheet cake, reduce heat to 325° and cook longer, approximately 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

380 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 3.2g 4% DV
Carbs 67.2g 24% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9899.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 360.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 71.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 126.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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