With its moist texture and rich chocolatey flavor there is so much to love about this homemade chocolate cake. Adding a touch of coffee to the batter is the secret to a deep and rich chocolate flavor. To make it even better, top it with a delicious chocolate buttercream frosting.
Storing Chocolate Cake
A fully frosted chocolate cake can be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 day uncut, however, keep it out of direct sunlight and heat sources. Chocolate – Cocoa powder is added to the batter to give the cake a rich chocolate flavor. Adding coffee or espresso to the batter enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste to the cake. Buttermilk – Buttermilk is acidic and it is added to the batter for flavor and to give the cake a tender crumb and a better rise. If buttermilk is not available, a buttermilk substitute can be used instead. A crumb coat is a very thin layer of frosting that is spread over the cake and chilled. This layer keeps the cake moist and sticks all of the crumbs to the cake giving a nice smooth crumb-free frosting. The sliced cake will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Did you love this Chocolate Cake? Leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
