Chocolate Buttermilk Cake is a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. The tangy buttermilk adds depth to the sweetness of the cocoa, resulting in a perfectly balanced flavor and tender crumb. This cake has a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a deep chocolate taste that’s enhanced by the addition of buttermilk, making it incredibly moist without being too dense. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or a special treat, this cake is often topped with a luscious chocolate frosting or simply dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the chocolate frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed until well combined.
- Add boiling water: Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Bake the cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting (optional): In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and buttermilk, alternating between the two, and beat until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this rich, moist, and deeply flavorful Chocolate Buttermilk Cake!
This Chocolate Buttermilk Cake is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for those who enjoy a decadent yet balanced dessert with a smooth chocolate finish.
