Quick and Easy Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with tangy buttermilk, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for aeration.
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For rich chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances chocolate flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
- 2 large Eggs Binders for the cake.
- 1 cup Buttermilk Adds moisture and tang.
- 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake soft.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring Natural vanilla for aroma.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking pan with vegetable oil or butter, and dust it with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add buttermilk to the egg mixture, whisking until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired before serving.
Notes
This cake can be customized with chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit for added flavor.