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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe

Decadent Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe for Ultimate Joy

Discover the joy of this Buttermilk Chocolate Cake recipe, blending rich flavors and a moist texture for unforgettable moments.
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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
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds rich flavor and moisture
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensures a deep chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup Water Helps dissolve the cocoa
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Creates a moist cake
  • 2 pieces Eggs Provides binding and fat
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda A leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure of the cake
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Frosting
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for creamy texture
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk Adds fudginess to frosting
  • 1/4 cup Additional Cocoa Powder Intensifies chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the unsalted butter and mix in cocoa powder with water until combined.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Whisk together.
  4. Gradually incorporate the cooled chocolate mixture into the buttermilk mixture while stirring.
  5. Add granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt to the batter. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased 9” x 13” cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, melt the remaining unsalted butter and combine with buttermilk and cocoa powder. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Once the cake is cooled, pour the frosting evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa and vanilla for the best flavor. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

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