How to Make Grandma Jean's Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma Jean's Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This decadent and moist cake is a favorite at family gatherings, birthdays, and other special occasions. The combination of buttermilk and chocolate creates a rich and luscious flavor that is sure to delight anyone who indulges in a slice.

What sets this cake apart from others is the use of buttermilk, which adds a tangy richness and moistness to the cake that is simply unmat...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark®)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup strong black coffee
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk until fully combined. Add coffee, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes; batter will be thin. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 259mg