Description
This decadent Chocolate Buttermilk Cake is rich, moist, and topped with a creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake features a soft texture and irresistible cocoa flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing well until smooth. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until well combined.
- Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Frosting Tip: For an extra fluffy frosting, beat the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Optional Add-ins: Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolatey goodness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg