Description
A rich and indulgent cake made with black cocoa powder, perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: sift together black cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture with buttermilk, starting and finishing with flour until well combined.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with vanilla buttercream or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the best texture. Allow the cake to cool properly for a moist crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Black Cocoa Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert, Baking, Family Recipe