Cocoa Buttermilk Cake
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey decadence of a homemade Cocoa Buttermilk Cake, an irresistible dessert that's as easy to bake as it is to enjoy. This moist chocolate cake owes its velvety texture to the magic of buttermilk and boiling water, ensuring a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract to create a luscious treat perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. Whether adorned with your favorite frosting or simply dusted with powdered sugar, this double-layer beauty is sure to impress. Ideal for chocolate lovers, this crowd-pleaser serves 12, making it the perfect blend of simplicity and indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost or dust with powdered sugar as desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 241 mg | 5% | |
*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.
