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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe

Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and moist Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with a homemade chocolate frosting that’s perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. This classic layer cake is sure to impress with its decadent flavors and tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk (more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, hot water, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Combine: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mix until smooth batter forms.
  5. Bake: Divide batter between pans, bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and frost: Cool cakes for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Make frosting by beating butter, cocoa, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and salt. Frost cake layers and assemble.

Notes

  • This cake is best enjoyed the next day and can be made as a sheet cake or cupcakes.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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