Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
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4.4
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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
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Moist and full of chocolate!! The fudgy frosting on top is oh so good too!
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Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the frosting
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
For the cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the butter, cocoa powder, water, and espresso powder to a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Remove from the heat and carefully pour cocoa mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the flour, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Use an electric mix to beat together the ingredients until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Allow cake to cool before frosting.
For the frosting
- Add the sugar, butter, and milk to a small sauce pan over medium heat and stir often until the butter has fully melted and the mixture come to a boil.
- Boil for 60 seconds exactly and remove from the heat.
- Add the chocolate chips to the pan and stir until the chocolate has melted and the frosting is smooth.
- Pour the frosting over the chocolate cake evenly and allow to set for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
812mg
(34%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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