Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake that is perfect for celebrations or casual treats, boasting deep chocolate flavors and a moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a cake pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to ensure there are no lumps and everything is well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Make sure the mixture is well blended for a uniform batter.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—overmixing can lead to a dense cake, and we want it light and fluffy!
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enhance with powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg