Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake made with buttermilk and topped with a luscious chocolate buttermilk frosting. Perfect for any occasion and loved by chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, oil, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Whisk well to combine.
- Carefully add the hot water to the batter, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat for the frosting.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
- Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and buttermilk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the warm frosting over the cooled cake. Let the frosting set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
- Enhance the chocolate flavor with a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder.
- To make a layer cake, divide the batter between two 9-inch round pans.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
