Decadent Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Silky Sour Cream Frosting
Enjoy the rich flavors of this luxurious chocolate buttermilk cake paired with a smooth sour cream frosting. Perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a delicious treat.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup unsalted butter |
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| 1 1⁄2 | sugar |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 1⁄2 | cup good quality cocoa powder |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 2 | sifted all-purpose flour |
| 1 1⁄2 | buttermilk |
| 1 | tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in hot water |
| 1 | cup sour cream |
| 1 | cup icing sugar or confectioners' sugar, sifted after measuring |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
Instructions
For Cake and Frosting | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2. | Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by greasing it with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper. |
| 3. | In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. |
| 4. | Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat until the mixture is thick and light. |
| 5. | Sift together the cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. |
| 6. | With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients in 4 portions, alternating with the buttermilk and coffee mixture. Beat until well blended. |
| 7. | Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. |
| 8. | After baking, run a knife around the edge of the cake and allow it to cool completely in the pan. |
| 9. | Prepare the frosting just before assembly. |
| 10. | In a bowl, mix together the sour cream and sifted icing sugar. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the sour cream mixture. |
| 11. | Carefully release the cake from the pan and place it upside down on a serving platter. |
| 12. | Using a serrated knife, divide the cake into layers. Spread frosting on one layer, then place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting. |
| 13. | Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 589.2 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 34.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 43.8 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița