Quick Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
A rich, moist chocolate cake with a hint of buttermilk and cocoa, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and suitable for both casual and special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift the salt, sugar, and flour together.
- In a saucepan, bring butter or margarine, water, shortening, buttermilk, and cocoa to a boil.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
- Pour the cooled mixture over the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the beaten eggs and soda, and mix thoroughly.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes for layer cakes, or 28 to 32 minutes for a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
871
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).