For an extra moist cake, try adding a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar, or ice with your favorite frosting.
Indulge in the timeless comfort of this deeply rich and moist Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake. A delightful confection, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply elevating an ordinary day with a touch of chocolatey bliss. This recipe guarantees a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, thanks to the buttermilk, ensuring a consistently tender crumb.
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, oil, buttermilk, cocoa powder, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth. (10 minutes)
Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until just incorporated. The batter will be thin. (2 minutes)
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. (1 minute)
Bake for 15 minutes at 325°F (165°C), then increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (35-40 minutes)
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For an extra moist cake, try adding a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar, or ice with your favorite frosting.
Frida Hirthe
Jun 24, 2025The buttermilk makes the cake so moist and delicious. It's my new go-to chocolate cake recipe!
Faustino Kilback
May 28, 2025I added chocolate chips to the batter and it was a huge hit!
Orion Walker
Apr 29, 2025This cake is amazing! So easy to make and it comes out perfect every time.