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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 15 people
Slice of Chocolate Buttermilk Cake on a white plate with a blue and white napkin in the background.

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  

Cake

Frosting


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:
  1. Add 1 cup of milk (whole or 2%) into a large bowl or 4 cup measuring cup.
  2. 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: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/buttermilk-chocolate-cake/