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| 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 3/4 cups white sugar | |
| 1 cup butter , softened to room temperature | |
| 2 teaspoons vanilla extract | |
| 1 teaspoon almond extract | |
| 2 1/4 cups buttermilk , divided | |
| 2 eggs | |
| Buttercream Frosting : | |
| 1 1/4 cups butter , softened to room temperature | |
| 2 teaspoons vanilla extract | |
| 1 teaspoon almond extract | |
| 6 tablespoons milk , or more as needed | |
| 2 packages confectioners ' sugar |
| 1. | Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. |
| 2. | In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, baking soda, and salt. |
| 3. | In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. |
| 4. | Add 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk and mix well. Gradually mix in cocoa mixture, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until each is incorporated. |
| 5. | Add remaining 1 cup of buttermilk and mix until smooth. |
| 6. | Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Cool completely. |
| 7. | For buttercream frosting, using an electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add confectioners ' sugar, whisking until smooth. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until frosting is creamy and spreadable. |
This cake is rich and chocolaty.
The moist texture is perfectly balanced with a fluffy buttercream frosting.
It is an ideal dessert to impress your guests.
This cake is high in calories and fat.
It must be consumed in moderation.
Its ingredients can be slightly expensive.
Cocoa is a rich source of flavonoids. It helps to reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
Buttermilk contains probiotics that promote digestion and boost immunity.
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