Thursday, August 19, 2010

Everyday Chocolate Cake

I was browsing around on some cooking blogs and I came across this cake that looked soooo yummy!! It was made in a loaf pan however I did not have one on hand so I used a bunt cake. I sprinkled it with confectioners sugar and it was so good!






Everyday Chocolate Cake
adapted from: http://www.smittenkitchen.com/

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 325. Butter and lightly flour loaf pan of bunt pan.
In a large bowl cream butter until smooth. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat well. Then add buttermilk and vanilla. Stir the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a seperate bowl. Add to wet ingredients. Stir together with a spoon until well blended. Pour the batter into pan and cook for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on rack for 10-15 miutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve.

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