Delicious Chocolate Cake

This recipe for chocolate cake is a classic and delicious way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. The combination of cocoa powder and chopped chocolate in the batter gives the cake a rich, chocolatey flavor and a moist texture. The buttermilk in the recipe also helps to keep the cake moist and tender.

The recipe calls for unsalted butter, which allows you to control the amount of salt in the recipe. If you prefer to use salted butter, you may want to reduce the amount of salt called for in the recipe.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's simple and easy to follow. The dry ingredients are mixed together in one bowl, while the butter and sugar are beaten together in another. The eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk are then added to the butter mixture, followed by the dry ingredients. Finally, the chopped chocolate is stirred in, and the batter is poured into the prepared cake pan.

The cake bakes for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once the cake is done, it should be cooled in the pan for 10 minutes before being turned out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

This recipe is perfect as is, but if you want to add an extra touch of sweetness, you can serve the cake with your choice of frosting or dust it with powdered sugar. Some popular frosting options include chocolate ganache, buttercream, or whipped cream.

Overall, this chocolate cake recipe is a crowd pleaser and easy to make, it's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a casual gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup chopped chocolate (such as milk or dark chocolate)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the chopped chocolate.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Serve the cake with your choice of frosting or dust with powdered sugar.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!