Chocolate Cake Mix with Sour Cream
This Chocolate Cake Mix with Sour Cream is ultra-moist, rich, and decadent! It's the easiest way to level up a boxed mix and turn it into a bakery-worthy dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Cake Pan
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream full-fat
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup milk preferably whole
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional, for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before serving or frosting as desired.
Notes
You can also use this batter for cupcakes — just adjust the baking time to 18-22 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.