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Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

A rich, moist cake with a deep chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Add the boiling water carefully and stir until just combined.
  6. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Serve with frosting or whipped cream, and enjoy!