Description
This rich and moist Chocolate Buttermilk Cake features a deep chocolate flavor, velvety texture, and a luscious frosting, topped with fresh raspberries—perfect for any celebration or indulgent craving.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water or coffee
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry. Stir in hot water or coffee.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add cream and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
- Frost each cake layer, stack them, and apply frosting to the outside. Garnish with raspberries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use hot coffee instead of water for enhanced chocolate flavor.
- Grease and line pans properly to avoid sticking.
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- You can prepare cake layers a day in advance for easier assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
