Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
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Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
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This Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting is a smooth, creamy topping made from butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Its velvety texture and balanced chocolate flavor make it suitable for cupcakes, layer cakes, or sheet cakes. The sour cream adds subtle tanginess and moisture to the richness.
Description
The frosting combines softened salted butter with unsweetened cocoa powder and sifted powdered sugar for a chocolate base. Sour cream adds moisture and a mild tang that balances the sweetness, creating a creamy, spreadable texture. Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor.
Whipping the mixture first on low to combine, then on high briefly, produces a smooth and airy frosting. This consistency is ideal for spreading on 24 cupcakes, a two-layer cake, or a 9x13 cake with a smaller cake on top, as noted in the original recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon, sifted well
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar sifted well
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir on low to combine. Scrape sides and mix again. Then whip on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute to get a completely smooth and creamy frosting. Use as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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96 reviews
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