Description
A delightful dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors and a moist texture, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 (16-ounce) package confectioners’ sugar (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter with 1/3 cup of cocoa powder and 1 cup of water over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly add the warm butter-cocoa mixture to the bowl and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and beat until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by heating 1 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, and 1/3 cup of buttermilk in a medium saucepan until smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 1/2 cups of confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of toasted pecans until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread it evenly, then let it cool for about 20 to 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, buttermilk cake, dessert recipe