Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate sheet cake recipe, a family favorite passed down through generations! This moist, rich, and intensely chocolatey cake is unbelievably easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews – it's the best chocolate sheet cake you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 596.8 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Margarine
  • Crisco
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • Cocoa
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

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How to Make Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

284g

Fat

47g

Carbs

29g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake?

Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake?

Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake has approximately 596.8 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake?

The key ingredients for Memaw's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake are Sugar, Flour, Salt, Margarine, Crisco, Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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