Buttermilk Cocoa Cake Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Cocoa Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup cocoa; 1 cup water; ½ cup butter, cubed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup buttermilk; ¼ cup cocoa; ½ cup butter, cubed; ½ cup buttermilk; 3 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup cocoa
1 cup water
½ cup butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup cocoa
½ cup butter, cubed
½ cup buttermilk
3 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup pecans, chopped (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup cocoa and water until smooth.
2
Add 1/2 cup butter.
3
Bring just to a boil.
4
Remove from the heat.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture.
6
Combine eggs, oil and 1/2 cup buttermilk; beat until smooth.
7
Pour into a greased 13x9x2 in pan.
8
Bake at 350 for 30-35 min or until a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean.
9
For frosting: In a large saucepan, bring 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup buttermilk to a boil.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Whisk in the confectioner's sugar and vanilla.
12
Spread over warm cake.
13
Sprinkle with pecans.
14
Cool on a wire rack.

2603

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

343

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: ¼ cup cocoa, 1 cup water, ½ 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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