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Velma's Buttermilk Chocolate Cake submitted by Marsha Bradford

This recipe belongs to my husband’s great-grandmother.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine sugar cocoa and butter.
  • Cream together scraping down bowl at least once.
  • Add 1 cup hot water and mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl sift together flour, soda and salt. Dissolve coffee in 2 Tablespoons warm water. Add flour to cake batter alternately with buttermilk.
  • Pour in coffee mixture and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Bake in greased and floured round cake pans in 325 degree oven until done.
  • Frost cake as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.9mg