Ukrainian Chocolate Cake
A moist and rich Ukrainian-style chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion. This cake is made with love and features a delicious combination of chocolate and light ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 cup buttermilk
- ●2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ●2 teaspoons baking powder
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- 6
Beat just until combined.
- 7
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- 8
Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.
- 9
Add the melted chocolate to the batter and mix until well combined.
- 10
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 11
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 12
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 13
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.