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What does adding sour cream to cake mix do?

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This cake uses a boxed cake mix elevated with the addition of sour cream, enhancing its moisture and texture to produce a bakery-quality dessert.

  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 box (15.25 oz) Boxed Cake Mix
3 Large Eggs
1 cup Sour Cream
½ cup Water
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare your baking pa
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth
  3. Add the boxed cake mix to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clea
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature eggs and sour cream for better mixing and texture.

  • Author: Quinto
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg