Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water; 1/2 cup cocoa; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup buttermilk; Peanut Butter Frosting; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter; 3 -5 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup hot water
1/2 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
Peanut Butter Frosting
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
3 -5 tablespoons milk

1
In a small bowl, combine hot water and cocoa.
2
Mix until smooth; set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
6
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Stir in vanilla and buttermilk.
8
Add cocoa mixture and combine.
9
Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until smooth.
10
Pour into prepared pan.
11
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
Cool completely.
13
Frost with Peanut Butter Frosting.
14
Peanut Butter Frosting:
15
In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and peanut butter.
16
Gradually add milk, beat until smooth and creamy.

1887

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup hot water, 1/2 cup cocoa, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

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