Sour Cream Mocha Cake

Use instant coffee and melted chocolate chips to make this easy and delicious sour cream cake.

• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
• 1 cup warm water
• ½ cup sour cream, room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Microwave 1 cup chocolate chips in a small, microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute; stir. Cook at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Beat melted chocolate, sour cream, oil and eggs in large mixer bowl. Beat in sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Dissolve coffee crystals in water; gradually beat into batter. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and the chopped nuts over the top of the cake.

Step 3

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until cake tests done.