chocolate cake

By amberwherley

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

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

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.