Description
This Chocolate Buttermilk Cake is ultra-rich, incredibly moist, and deeply chocolatey — thanks to buttermilk, oil, and hot coffee for that irresistible tender crumb. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime chocolate cravings strike, this cake bakes beautifully into layered perfection.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
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2 1/2 cups (500 g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
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1 1/2 cups (360 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or boiling water
Notes
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Pair with chocolate ganache, cream cheese frosting, or whipped mocha buttercream.
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Use buttermilk at room temperature to avoid curdling.
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Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor — you won’t taste it!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American