How to Make Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of rich chocolate cake and creamy fudge icing. It's a timeless dessert that never fails to satisfy a sweet tooth. If you're in the mood for a decadent treat, look no further than this recipe for Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing.

Buttermilk is the secret ingredient in this cake. It adds a tangy flavor and moist texture that sets it apart from your average chocolate cake. The addition of buttermilk also helps to create a tender crumb ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and baking soda. Set aside in a warm place.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla until blended. Stir in the boiling water, then gradually beat in the flour. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the Fudge Icing: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, milk, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Using an electric mixer, beat icing for 3 minutes, or until it thickens to spreading consistency. Pour over completely cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 52g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 151mg