Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth decadence of this Chocolate Buttermilk Cake—a dessert that strikes the perfect balance of deep cocoa flavor and tender, moist texture. Made with a combination of buttermilk for tangy creaminess and boiling water to enhance the cocoa's intensity, this cake delivers maximum chocolatey satisfaction in every bite. Perfectly complemented by your favorite frosting or ganache, its soft crumb and velvety finish make it ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you're craving an elevated sweet indulgence. With a straightforward preparation process and classic ingredients, this two-layer masterpiece is sure to become a go-to in your recipe collection. Bake this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat and delight in the ultimate chocolate dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 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 pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this will ensure the cake is moist.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache and serve. Enjoy your decadent Chocolate Buttermilk Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.2 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2965 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 687.8 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 416.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3411 mg | 73% | |
*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.
