Chocolate Cake
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade chocolate cake recipe featuring a rich cocoa flavor and moist crumb. This simple traditional dessert comes together easily for any occasion.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 35 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter | Softened |
| 2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 cup | Buttermilk | Room temperature |
| 1 tsp | Soda | Baking soda |
| 2 | Eggs | Whole |
| 2 1/3 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 3 heaping tbsp | Cocoa | Unsweetened |
| 1 cup | Boiling Water | Hot |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Batter
- Cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the 2 whole eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 2 1/3 cups flour, 3 heaping tbsp cocoa, and 1 tsp soda.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and 1/2 cup buttermilk to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Carefully stir in the 1 cup boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
Step 2: Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back slightly to the touch.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The baked cake can be wrapped tightly and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months before frosting.
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