Sour Cream Chocolate Lime Cake

This Sour Cream Chocolate Lime Cake combines the rich, moist texture of chocolate cake with a zesty lime twist, enriched by creamy sour cream. The balance of sweetness from caster sugar complements the tang of lime, creating a delightful dessert that is both familiar and unique. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that meets dietary needs with its simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, vegetable oil, and caster sugar. Mix well until smooth.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, chocolate powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the lime zest and lime juice until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.