- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (75ml) buttermilk
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or use a baking spray with flour) a 6-inch round cake pan. Line with parchment paper. Grease the paper.
Step 2
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
Step 4
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in 3 portions, alternating with 2 portions of the buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
Step 5
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and spread evenly. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6
Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then transfer the cake from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.