Name: ⭐ Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil; 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Chocolate buttercream; Ganache glaze; Cream cheese chocolate frosting; Simple dusting of powdered sugar

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional Frosting:

Chocolate buttercream
Ganache glaze
Cream cheese chocolate frosting
Simple dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven & Pans

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans or one 9×13 baking dish. Line pans with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This creates an even cocoa distribution and prevents lumps.

Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and thick.

Step 4: Add the Hot Coffee

Slowly pour in the hot coffee while mixing on low speed. The batter will look thin—this is exactly what makes the cake incredibly moist and tender. Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, but you can use hot water instead.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

Pour the smooth batter into prepared pans. Bake for 28–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 6: Cool Completely

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before frosting.

Step 7: Frost or Serve as Desired

Cover with buttercream, drizzle with chocolate glaze, or enjoy plain with powdered sugar.

Notes

Using hot coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee. It’s an essential secret for bakery-level richness. If you prefer no caffeine, use hot water or decaf coffee.