# Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

> Chocolate cake made with buttermilk and brewed coffee. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @iamdoraleung.

- **Source:** [@iamdoraleung on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdoraleung/video/6942159166593109253)
- **Estimated total time:** 75 minutes
- **Serves:** 12
- **Category:** Dessert · **Cuisine:** American
- **Mood:** Comfort Food, Impress
- **Main ingredients:** Chocolate, Butter, Milk, Coffee, Egg
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/chocolate-buttermilk-cake

## Ingredients

- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 12 g baking powder
- 12 g salt
- 3 g baking soda
- 170 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 160 ml brewed coffee
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 160 ml buttermilk, room temperature
- 10 ml vanilla extract
- 170 g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 135 g granulated sugar
- 145 g dark brown sugar
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 3 × eggs, room temperature

## Method

1. **Prepare the dry ingredients** Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a bowl.
2. **Melt the chocolate mixture** Combine the chopped dark chocolate, brewed coffee and cocoa powder in a bowl. Melt over a double boiler until smooth.
3. **Cream the butter and sugars** Beat the butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
4. **Combine the batters** Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the chocolate mixture to the butter mixture. Make three additions of dry and two additions of wet, mixing between each.
5. **Bake the cake layers** Divide the batter into three 7-inch cake pans and level out the batter. Bake at 350F for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. **Assemble the cake** Flatten the cake layers. Assemble and frost the cake.

## FAQ

**How long does chocolate buttermilk cake take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 75 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 12 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @iamdoraleung on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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