30 minutes or less
Dessert
Nut-Free
Vegetarian

Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

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This decadent chocolate cake with buttercream frosting is quick, easy, and delicious!

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Item No. REC8385
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs
  • Contains Wheat
Total Time
38m
Easy
12
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Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/3 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Utensils needed

  • 2 Large Bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Stand Mixer
  • Whisk

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 4350°F. Line bottom of the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick™ Premium 9”x 13” Cake Pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

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

Step 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla

Step 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until well combined.

Step 5
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Using a spatula, smooth the top into an even layer.

Step 6
Place the cake batter in the oven, and bake for 26 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7
Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixture (or large bowl if using electric mixer), add the butter, and mix on medium speed until butter is light and fluffy. Add the remaining frosting ingredients and mix until smooth and evenly combined. Set aside.

Step 8
When cooking is complete, remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool completely, about 30 to 45 minutes, before frosting. Decorate cake as desired and serve.