Buttermilk Double Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and delicious chocolate cake baked with white and dark chocolate chips and topped with a decadent chocolate frosting and more chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Mix Sugars
In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
- 9
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the frosted cake for an extra chocolatey finish.
