Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake made with buttermilk for an indulgent yet balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well incorporated.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and gently tap them on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead: Bake the cakes a day in advance and store them wrapped in plastic wrap for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, buttermilk cake, dessert, baking