Shirley Santos
@crunchyshirs
Decadent Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake made with buttermilk and topped with a creamy cocoa frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat at home!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:16
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Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time60 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 2
- 1/3 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- 2 cups
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 cup
- 4 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Chocolate Buttermilk Cake.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9x13-inch cake pan and grease it well to ensure your cake comes out easily after baking. Now, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture, stirring gently. Finally, pour in the hot water and mix until everything is just combined. The batter will be quite thin, but that's perfectly fine! Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for a bit before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2
While the cake is cooling, it's time to prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, room temperature butter, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Use an electric mixer to whip the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. Once your cake is completely cool, generously spread the frosting over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides for that extra indulgent look. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake with family and friends, and watch it disappear!