Recipes Ingredients Dairy Recipes Sour Cream Recipes 27 Irresistible Cakes Made with Sour Cream By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on December 21, 2020 Close Photo: Gilda George What do all these delicious cakes have in common? They're incredibly moist, thanks to one powerhouse secret ingredient: sour cream. The dairy aisle staple adds a subtle tang while creating a uniquely rich texture. Whether you're looking for a classic pound cake or Bundt (try this Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake with Cherry Compote or Grandma's Sour Cream Pound Cake), a moist coffee cake (Chef John's Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake has a fantastic streusel topping), or a decadent chocolate dessert (the award-winning Too Much Chocolate Cake has more than 6,500 five-star reviews), you'll find a new favorite in this collection of sour cream cake recipes. 01 of 27 Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake with Cherry Compote View Recipe abapplez "I love this cake," raves reviewer nick. "I've made it several times and it has always turned out great — quite moist and dense." 02 of 27 Sour Cream Bundt Cake View Recipe Briana Moreland You only need four ingredients to make this incredibly moist Bundt: yellow or chocolate cake mix, sour cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar. 03 of 27 Sour Cream Coffee Cake View Recipe Crin This crowd-pleasing coffee cake recipe has a surprise inside: A layer of sugary cinnamon walnuts adds a pleasant crunch to an otherwise pillowy soft cake. 04 of 27 Make-Ahead Sour Cream Coffee Cake View Recipe SHORECOOK Mix up this classic coffee cake, which has a sweet pecan topping, the night before you plan to eat it. When you wake up, just pop it in the oven and serve warm. 05 of 27 Grandma's Sour Cream Pound Cake View Recipe Gilda George "Wow ... what a moist and flavorful cake," according to reviewer CLANCYSMOM. "I've been searching for a sour cream bundt cake recipe like my mom used to make and this is it." 06 of 27 Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake View Recipe kimkim79 Use fresh or frozen berries to make this delightful Bundt. If you're using frozen fruit, recipe creator d newman recommends lengthening the bake time a bit. 07 of 27 Cranberry Upside Down Sour Cream Cake View Recipe Cranberry Upside Down Sour Cream Cake | Photo by abapplez. "I received this recipe a couple of years ago from a friend and get rave reviews from everyone each time I prepare it," says recipe creator LINDA MAUGERI. "It is not only delicious, but very pretty for a holiday table." 08 of 27 Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake View Recipe Chef John "For me, the best part about coffee cake is the crispy, crunchy, buttery crumbs," says Chef John. "So here I significantly upped the amounts used. Bake times will vary according to pan size and composition." 09 of 27 Instant Pot Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping View Recipe lutzflcat Use your pressure cooker to make this decadent cheesecake. The three-ingredient topping, made with sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, is a creamy addition. 10 of 27 Too Much Chocolate Cake View Recipe Amber Dehn-Koenig This award-winning cake has more than 6,500 five-star reviews. "This chocolate cake is phenomenal," raves user Ellen E. "I have been making this for about 2 years now for many, many different occasions, and it always gets rave reviews." 11 of 27 White Almond Wedding Cake View Recipe jnalcantar "A secret ingredient of sour cream makes this cake so moist, dense, and delicious," says recipe creator CUPYCAKESMURF. "I use this recipe for my kids' birthdays, but it's a favorite for wedding cakes, too! This recipe can easily be doubled." 12 of 27 Chantal's New York Cheesecake View Recipe chibi chef "This cake is easy to make, and it's so delicious," according to recipe creator Taliesen. Everyone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli!" 13 of 27 Chocolate Cavity Maker Cake View Recipe NashvilleSky "This cake is so moist and rich there's absolutely no need for frosting," says recipe creator Caitlin Koch. "This cake made me an instant star with my clients. I quickly became known as 'that incredible chocolate cake lady!'" 14 of 27 Oma's Rhubarb Cake View Recipe ReneePaj "Oma always makes this for her grandkids after she picks through her garden," says recipe creator Alea. "Probably not good for the thighs, but Oma's cooking is always good for the taste buds." 15 of 27 Easy Apple Coffee Cake View Recipe Easy Apple Coffee Cake | Photo by KIMMIE5474. This easy coffee cake is super moist thanks to two secret ingredients: sour cream and instant pudding mix. It's best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, according to recipe creator Carol Semenuk. 16 of 27 Texas Sheet Cake V View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto "I have made this recipe for years," says recipe creator Carolyn Herbert. "My children always chose it for their birthday cake over any other, and it makes enough for a crowd. Moist and delicious." 17 of 27 Amazing Pecan Coffee Cake View Recipe leah noel "Melt in your mouth," recipe creator DWBH says of this nutty coffee cake. "My mother-in-law actually asked for this recipe ... now THAT'S saying something." 18 of 27 Double Chocolate Brownie Cake View Recipe Cookies This decadent brownie cake is made with a package of devil's food cake mix, but nobody will know it's not made from scratch. 19 of 27 Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting View Recipe Traci Noche If you like banana bread, you'll love these light and moist banana bread cake bars. Brown butter frosting is topped with chopped pecans for a pleasant crunch. 20 of 27 Apple Butter Spice Cake View Recipe abapplez "This is a very good and moist cake recipe I received from my grandmother years ago," says recipe creator Shirley. "It makes a nice addition to any dinner table." 21 of 27 Easy Dump Cake View Recipe Laura Looking for an easy dump cake recipe for first time bakers? Your search ends with this one-bowl cake, which starts with vanilla cake mix and instant pudding mix. 22 of 27 Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake View Recipe momoffivepoikas "This old family recipe is delicious for breakfast on Thanksgiving day, or to eat while watching the parade," according to recipe creator Laura Owen. "Plain yogurt can be substituted for sour cream." 23 of 27 Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake View Recipe LaurenM "A friend of mine gave me this recipe years ago," says recipe creator Ruth. "Sometimes I lower the fat content by using fat-free sour cream or yogurt instead of the sour cream." 24 of 27 Sock it to Me Cake III View Recipe LibertyBelle78 This decadent cake, which starts with a package of butter cake mix, gets its fantastic moist texture from sour cream and vegetable oil. 25 of 27 Cranberry Sour Cream Kuchen View Recipe Baking Nana "This is a holiday breakfast favorite in our home," according to recipe creator AUNT MAMIE. "It is equally delicious served warm or cold, and it also freezes well, so you can make it ahead." 26 of 27 Russian Honey Cake View Recipe Chef John "The tiny amount of bitterness we get from the burnt honey really is the secret here, and the slightly tangy whipped cream frosting provides a bit of acidity and lovely light texture," says Chef John. 27 of 27 Oreo Loaf Cake View Recipe The Sweet and Sour Baker You can mix up this sour cream loaf cake using just one bowl, so cleanup is a breeze. 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