Buttermilk Cocoa Cake Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Cocoa Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup buttermilk; Buttermilk Frosting:; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
Buttermilk Frosting:
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

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In a large saucepan, combine the cocoa and water until smooth; add butter. Bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture. Combine eggs, oil and buttermilk; add to cocoa mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean..
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In a large saucepan, bring the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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2168

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup baking cocoa, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Cocoa 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 Cocoa Cake

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