Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of Buttermilk Chocolate Cake. This easy-to-make dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream with a tender crumb and decadent chocolate flavor. Topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
Optional Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk sugars, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Add liquid: Stir in hot water or coffee until batter is smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Make frosting: Beat butter and cocoa, then add sugar, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Frost cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake.
Notes
- Using coffee enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
