Here’s a rich, moist, and tender Chocolate Buttermilk Cake recipe that’s perfect for dessert or celebrations:
Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water or hot coffee (coffee enhances chocolate flavor)
For the frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment).
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add buttermilk and mix until smooth.
- Combine and add hot liquid:
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in hot water or coffee until smooth (batter will be thin—that’s normal).
- Bake:
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting (optional):
- Beat butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating, until desired consistency.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Assemble:
- Frost cooled cakes and enjoy!
Tips
- Use hot coffee instead of water to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Can be made in a sheet pan for a simpler, single-layer cake.
- This cake stays moist for several days; store in an airtight container at room temperature.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl version of chocolate buttermilk cake that’s ready in under 10 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Do you want me to give that version?
