{"id":234165,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttermilk-cocoa-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:48:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T19:48:30","slug":"buttermilk-cocoa-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttermilk-cocoa-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Buttermilk Chocolate Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moist, tender and tasty, this chocolate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttermilk-blueberry-muffins\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttermilk-blueberry-muffins\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">buttermilk<\/a> cake is perfect for any occasion where you need something sweet and decidedly rich in chocolate flavor. And while its flavor profile is both sweet and nuanced, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cocoa-cake\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cocoa-cake\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cake<\/a> is relatively easy to make. Prepare it two or three times following this chocolate buttermilk cake recipe and soon enough you&#8217;ll be making it from memory.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need plenty of baking cocoa to make this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hot-cocoa-with-almond-milk\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hot-cocoa-with-almond-milk\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">chocolate<\/a> cake, and of course some buttermilk, too, but aside from those ingredients, you likely have everything you need to prepare this cake in your kitchen already. And if you&#8217;ve got those things on hand, too, then let&#8217;s get baking right away.<\/p>\n<h2>Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong>Baking cocoa:\u00a0<\/strong>You&#8217;ll need baking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-cake-with-cocoa-frosting\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-cake-with-cocoa-frosting\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cocoa<\/a> for the cake itself and more for the frosting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water:\u00a0<\/strong>Be precise in your measurement of the water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter: <\/strong>Cube the butter for easier use, so chop it up as soon as you remove it from the fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:\u00a0<\/strong>A cake without flour is no cake at all!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:\u00a0<\/strong>A hefty dose of sugar brings the sweetness here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking soda:\u00a0<\/strong>Baking soda helps ensure the cake has the right texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll want two eggs, lightly beaten, to hold the cake together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetable oil:\u00a0<\/strong>Use a neutral oil such as canola oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:\u00a0<\/strong>Like the baking cocoa, you&#8217;ll find buttermilk here and in the frosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b class=\"sIngredient\">Buttermilk frosting:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong>Baking cocoa:<\/strong> The baking cocoa is where the chocolate flavor in this frosting comes from.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter: <\/strong>Cube the butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:\u00a0<\/strong>The buttermilk flavor comes through in the frosting as well as the cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confectioners&#8217; sugar:\u00a0<\/strong>A heaping amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/confectioners-sugar-glaze\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/confectioners-sugar-glaze\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">confectioners&#8217; sugar<\/a> makes this one sweet frosting indeed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:\u00a0<\/strong>Just a teaspoon of vanilla extract is all you need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pecans: <\/strong>These chopped nutsare optional, but highly recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Heat cocoa, water and butter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 1 of Taste Recipes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake is to, combine the cocoa and water until smooth; add butter. Bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large saucepan, combine the first portion of the baking cocoa and the water, stirring until the mixture is smooth, then add the first portion of cubed butter. Bring the mixture just to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the cake batter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 2 of Taste Recipes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake is to combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture. Combine eggs, oil and buttermilk; add to cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda, then add the cocoa mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, oil and buttermilk, then add these to the cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the cake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 3 of Taste Recipes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake is to pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pour the cocoa cake batter into a greased 13-inch by nine-inch baking dish, then bake it at 350\u00b0F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4:\u00a0<strong>Make the frosting and frost the cake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 4 of Taste Recipes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake is to make the frosting and frost the cake, sprinkle with pecans and cool on a wire rack\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large saucepan, bring the rest of the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil. Then, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the confectioners&#8217; sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth. Spread the frosting evenly over the warm cake and then sprinkle it with pecans if desired. Cool the cake on a wire rack and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Full yield of Taste Recipes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake in a white 13x9 baking dish, a few pieces out\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Variations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Top the cake with sugar instead of frosting: <\/strong>The frosting here is delicious, but it&#8217;s a sugar bomb. Consider topping the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halve the sugar:\u00a0<\/strong>Using half of the stipulated amount of sugar in the cake and in the frosting will still produce a sweet cake, but it won&#8217;t be as sweet and it will be lower in calories, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try other nuts:\u00a0<\/strong>You can stick with the pecans for the topper, or you can try chopped walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts or whatever else sounds good. Or skip the nuts entirely.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Store Buttermilk Chocolate Cake<\/h2>\n<p>This cake will keep well at room temperature for three to four days when sealed in an airtight container, while the fridge will add two to three more days on top of that.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze buttermilk chocolate cake?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but make sure to freeze this cake in two steps: first, freeze sliced pieces of the cake uncovered on plates, allowing at least three hours for them to chill fully. Then, cover each piece in airtight wrapping and store the cake slices for two to three months. This two-step approach avoids the frosting getting stuck to the wrapping.<\/p>\n<h2>Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_7.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Two single servings of Taste Recipes Buttermilk Chocolate Cake on white plates with a light blue linen.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How do I make the frosting less runny?<\/h3>\n<p>If the frosting is too thin and runny, simmer it over a low heat until it thickens, and then allow it to cool slightly before you apply it to the cake.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with buttermilk chocolate cake?<\/h3>\n<p>The healthy answer is to pair the cake with fresh fruit, but the right answer is probably to pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n<h3>How many servings will this chocolate cake with buttermilk recipe make?<\/h3>\n<p>As laid out here, this recipe will yield between 12 and 15 servings, depending on how you slice the cake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moist, sweet and bursting with chocolate flavor, this buttermilk chocolate cake is one you&#8217;ll make over and over.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2089221,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304158,305744,304288,305487,304268,324623,304150],"categories-v2":[310461,309438,311389,308988,259620,310796,259483,309177,309434],"coauthors":[343393],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/sandy-s-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chocolate-Cake_EXPS_FT24_957_JR_1017_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Buttermilk Cake with 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portion of the baking cocoa and the water, stirring until the mixture is smooth, then add the first portion of cubed butter. Bring the mixture just to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare the cake batter","text":"In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda, then add the cocoa mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, oil and buttermilk, then add these to the cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the cake","text":"Pour the cocoa cake batter into a greased 13-inch by nine-inch baking dish, then bake it at 350\u00b0F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the frosting and frost the cake","text":"In a large saucepan, bring the rest of the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil. Then, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth. Spread the frosting evenly over the warm cake and then sprinkle it with pecans if desired. Cool the cake on a wire rack and enjoy.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Buttermilk-chocolate-cake_TOHD24_25823_SarahTramonte_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"12-15 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Steven John"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 504 calories","fatContent":"23g fat (9g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"62mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"234mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"72g carbohydrate (55g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.375,"reviewCount":8,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCocktail"},"reviewBody":"Made this many time. To keep the frosting from being to runny, I cook the frosting low and slow until thickened.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleRocket"},"reviewBody":"It was so moist!! I made this for a family dinner and had ZERO leftovers! Amazing taste and so easy to make! This will be a chocolate cake staple!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanChilli"},"reviewBody":"I've made this several times and it is really good.  Very moist.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"I must have done something wrong with this one.  The frosting was extremely sweet and very runny.  I don't feel the chocolate cake has any real flavor either.  It is moist and great texture, but lacking any real flavor.  Won't be making this one again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleRocket"},"reviewBody":"I wasn't expecting this cake to be so good. It's quite moist and so very \"chocolatey\".","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"To reduce calaries and sugar in this recipe, I cut the sugar in half, added the nuts to the batter, used light butter,  and sprinkled confectionary sugar over the top in place of the frosting.  I served it to company, and they loved it.  I'm sure the original is as good as everyone says it is, but I needed to make it a little lighter.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPaw"},"reviewBody":"I've made this cake twice.It goes together with such ease.  And everyone enjoys it around here.  (Even those who are picky)!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Orange8Ball"},"reviewBody":"This seems to be another variation of Texas Sheet Cake. Having said that, TSC is one of my favorite desserts, so I will probably make this again. 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