Buttermilk Cake

Loretta McGraw Active Time: Prep (15min) Bake (45min) Total Time: 1hr 10 min Servings: 12-15 slices There is nothing more homemade than a recipe that runs in the family! My Grandmother made this recipe and passed it on so that we too might enjoy this delicious baked good. Its rich chocolatey, buttermilk base is one of a kind and makes for a most divine treat on a birthday or any day of the week for that matter.

Ingredients Directions

Cake Pastry 2 sticks oleo 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp baking soda 3 cups flour 2 cups buttermilk 3 tbsp cocoa powder

Buttermilk Frosting 1 cup unsalted butter ½ cup cocoa powder 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons buttermilk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and evenly distribute your cake mixture, place your rack midway in the oven to ensure everything cooks consistently 2. In a medium size bowl, whisk together room temp oleo, granulated sugar and eggs in a bowl and whisk until homogeneous or use a mixer to combine 3. Next, add baking soda, buttermilk and flour to the blend and mix until homogeneous 4. Lastly, add cocoa powder and mix until all large bumps or texture has dissolved. Sifting your dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder) will help to simplify and create a more even smooth texture throughout 5. Next, grease your two 9x13” pans with vegetable oil to prevent the mixture from sticking once baked. Alternatively, substitute one single 13x9” pan. Place into oven. While it bakes, prepare the icing 6. Take your room temp unsalted butter and whip with a blender for 3 to 5 minutes or until it appears light and fluffy 7. Then take the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract and mix for an additional 3 minutes until smooth 8. Allow your cake to bake for 45 minutes but ensure you check throughout the cooking time. To check on the doneness simply insert a wooden toothpick or a utensil into the center and if it comes out clean and dry, it’s complete. If residue remains, add a few additional minutes to your cook time and check periodically as to not overcook and burn your goods 9. When your cake creation is complete, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes or longer before spreading the icing atop and decorating as you please. Then cut a nice thick slice out, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional) and enjoy, that’s it!