BUTTERMILK-CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Buttermilk makes this chocolate cake moist and tender, while the easy ganache icing adds polish. This is a family favorite.

Provided by Kat S

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup skim milk
4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted margarine
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey's®)
1 cup buttermilk
⅔ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 (1 ounce) squares milk chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Bring 1/2 cup milk to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add bittersweet chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, then let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar and margarine in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Mix in Irish cream liqueur and cooled chocolate mixture. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, stirring batter briefly after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Tap the pan a few times and shake it gently to loosen cake. Invert carefully onto a serving plate and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat milk and oil for ganache in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Remove from the heat and add milk chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, then let cool for 15 minutes. Spread onto cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 234.8 mg, Sugar 28 g

Mrs shiggy
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out great! The flavor was amazing and it was a big hit with my family. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mandy L Massengale
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yasir Gujjar
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This buttermilk chocolate cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. The frosting was also delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.