Quick Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 c sugar
  • 2 c flour
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c shortening
  • 4 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1 c water
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1/2 c buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Sift the salt, sugar, and flour together.
  2. In a saucepan, bring butter or margarine, water, shortening, buttermilk, and cocoa to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
  4. Pour the cooled mixture over the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Add the beaten eggs and soda, and mix thoroughly.
  6. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 59.9g 77% DV
Carbs 73.3g 27% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9893.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 953mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 146.8mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 154.8mg 12% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV
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).

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