Description
A beloved chocolate cake known for its rich flavor and moist crumb, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
- Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for added elegance. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg