Buttermilk Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 tbsp baking cocoa
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
frosting:
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp baking cocoa
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
3 to 4 tbsp milk or heavy whipping cream

Directions:

In a saucepan, bring butter, water and cocoa to a boil. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add cocoa mixture; mix well. Combine buttermilk and vanilla; add to batter and mix well. Beat in eggs. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir butter and cocoa until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Add cocoa mixture and enough milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Frost cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	802.18 Kcal (3359 kJ)
Calories from fat	178.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.78g	30%
Cholesterol	76.81mg	26%
Sodium	254.54mg	11%
Potassium	81.99mg	2%
Total Carbs	146.94g	49%
Sugars	78.42g	314%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	7%
Protein	7.46g	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	47.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	298.14 Kcal (1248 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.35g	30%
Cholesterol	28.55mg	26%
Sodium	94.6mg	11%
Potassium	30.47mg	2%
Total Carbs	54.61g	49%
Sugars	29.15g	314%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	7%
Protein	2.77g	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	17.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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