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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
15
people
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
is a moist single-layer confection that’s perfect for birthdays or any occasion! This cake is extra flavorful and fluffy thanks to the addition of buttermilk.
Ingredients
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Cake
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1
cup
unsalted butter
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¼
cup
cocoa powder
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1
cup
coffee
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½
cup
light brown sugar
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¾
cup
granulated sugar
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2
cups
all-purpose flour
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½
teaspoon
kosher salt
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½
cup
buttermilk
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1
teaspoon
baking soda
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2
large eggs
lightly beaten
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1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
Frosting
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½
cup
unsalted butter
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¼
cup
cocoa powder
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¼
cup
buttermilk
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2
cups
powdered sugar
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1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
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¾
cup
chopped pecans
Instructions
Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a saucepan bring the butter, cocoa, and coffee to a boil.
Whisk the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
Mix the baking soda into the buttermilk and add it to the large mixing bowl with the cocoa/flour mixture. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, until middle is set.
Frosting
Melt the butter and mix in the buttermilk and the cocoa.
Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Spread the frosting over the warm cake and top with chopped nuts.
Let the cake cool for about 15 to 20 minutes and the frosting set before cutting.
Notes
Buttermilk Substitute:
Add 1 cup of milk (whole or 2%) into a large bowl or 4 cup measuring cup.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
OR
white vinegar into the bowl with the milk and whisk to combine. Viola! You have a buttermilk substitute!
Nutrition
Calories:
414
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
49
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
24
g
|
Saturated Fat:
13
g
|
Cholesterol:
72
mg
|
Sodium:
260
mg
|
Potassium:
129
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
34
g
|
Vitamin A:
619
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
39
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
Find it online:
www.sugarandsoul.co/buttermilk-chocolate-cake/