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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Irresistibly Moist Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy a slice of moist buttermilk chocolate cake, a rich and fudgy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use self-rising or cake flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar caster sugar works well too
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 cups Dutch cocoa powder sifted
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil can swap with canola oil
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cups buttermilk can substitute with milk plus vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 cups hot water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cups sifted cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for extra chocolaty goodness

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mix and stir until just combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the hot water while stirring until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Prepare the frosting by melting butter, whisking in cocoa powder, followed by powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  7. Once the cake is cool, frost it generously with the chocolate frosting and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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