Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
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4.4
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
Description
The Buttermilk Chocolate Cake combines classic baking ingredients with cocoa powder and espresso powder to amplify its chocolate taste. The buttermilk keeps the cake moist and tender, creating a delicate crumb after baking. The batter is prepared by mixing a boiled chocolate-butter-water mixture with dry ingredients and buttermilk before baking at 350°F until a tester comes out clean.
The frosting brings an extra layer of chocolate indulgence by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips into a mixture of sugar, butter, and milk boiled for exactly one minute to form a smooth, pourable glaze. This frosting is poured over the cooled cake and allowed to set, giving a glossy top that contrasts with the soft cake underneath.
This cake works well as a dessert for gatherings or as a sweet treat after meals. Its size and shape make it suitable for casual servings or sliced for portion control. The balance of flavors and texture results in a straightforward chocolate cake with a rich finish.
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 egg
- 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 chocolate chips semi-sweet
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: 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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Overall Rating
4.4
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