Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of a classic Buttermilk Chocolate Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar with tangy buttermilk and boiling water to create an ultra-moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The batter comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes, making it an excellent choice for both special celebrations and weeknight treats. Baked to perfection in two 9-inch layers, this cake is wonderfully versatile—frost it with your favorite chocolate buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream for a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Easy to prepare, deeply chocolaty, and irresistibly soft, this homemade chocolate cake will quickly become your go-to recipe to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and will ensure a moist cake. Mix until the water is fully integrated.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite chocolate frosting, layer one on top of the other, and decorate as desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.5 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 5325 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 710.7 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 417.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.9 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 41.5 mg | 231% | |
| Potassium | 3457 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
