Print

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Print Recipe

A rich and moist chocolate cake made with buttermilk, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk, shaken
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • ⅓ cup whole buttermilk, shaken (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and hot water to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. For the frosting, melt the butter and mix with cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the chocolate frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipeshungry.com/chocolate-buttermilk-cake-recipe/