How to Make Chocolate Buttermilk Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a decadent and moist dessert, look no further than this delicious Chocolate Buttermilk Cake recipe. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. The combination of rich cocoa and tangy buttermilk creates a perfect balance of flavors, resulting in a cake that is both indulgent and light.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 ¼ cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 9 to 3 inch layer cake

  • Grease three 9 inch cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a small pan over low heat, combine 1cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup water. Stir until chocolate chips have melted, and mixture is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Sift together flour, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend until smooth. Divide batter into three 9 inch pans, and smooth tops.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 to 15 minutes, then invert on wire racks; turn right side up to cool completely.
  • Place 1 cake layer upside down on cake platter. Spread with 1/2 inch layer chocolate whipped cream. Repeat with another cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost with remaining cream.
  • To Make Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting: In small saucepan over low heat stir 1 cup chocolate chips, honey, 2 tablespoons water and 1/8 teaspoon salt until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; cool completely. In medium bowl beat cream until it holds its shape. Gradually fold about 3 large tablespoons cream into chocolate mixture, then fold chocolate mixture into remaining whipped cream until blended.
  • Nutrition

    632 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 317mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 52g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 217mg