Texas Ranch Cake (Chocolate Sour Cream Cake) with Homemade Fudge Frosting

The Texas Ranch Cake is a classic Southern dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture. It’s a favorite at ranch gatherings and potluck dinners.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Texas Ranch Cake (Chocolate Sour Cream Cake) with Homemade Fudge Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 4 ounce Unsweetened chocolate
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the fudge frosting. In a saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
9. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
10. Pour the fudge frosting over the warm cake and spread it evenly.
11. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.