Lime Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

This Lime Chocolate Sour Cream Cake combines the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate with the zesty brightness of lime, creating a moist and flavorful dessert. The addition of sour cream ensures a tender crumb, while the lime adds a refreshing twist. Perfect for any occasion, this cake strikes a balance between traditional chocolate cake and a creative citrus flair.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate powder
• Zest of 2 limes
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
3. In another bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, chocolate powder, and caster sugar.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the lime zest and lime juice until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.