Description
Rich chocolate buttermilk cake delivers a heavenly slice of pure indulgence. Moist crumb and deep cocoa flavors invite chocolate enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, whisking until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Carefully stream hot water into the batter, stirring continuously to maintain a thin, even consistency.
- Distribute batter equally between prepared cake pans, ensuring smooth surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, blending until well integrated.
- Introduce buttermilk, vanilla extract, and salt to the frosting mixture, beating until silky and aerated.
- Once cakes have completely cooled, apply first frosting layer between cake layers.
- Generously frost top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth, even coating.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with yogurt or milk mixed with vinegar for a quick dairy-free alternative that maintains moisture and tangy flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this cake suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same rich chocolate texture.
- Add instant espresso powder to enhance chocolate’s deep, complex flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and replace with mashed bananas or applesauce for a healthier version that keeps the cake incredibly moist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg