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April 13, 2013

The Very Best Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Filled Cupcake Option

I’m not a big fan at all of cakes made from the box.  So whenever I make a chocolate sheet cake, I reach for my Grandma’s Chocolate Buttermilk recipe.  It makes a cupcake/cake with substance…one which isn’t airy and doesn’t crumble and fall apart like the mixes seem to, and it’s chocolatey-good to boot!

The Hostess Cupcake uses the Chocolate Buttermilk batter as a base and then adds a tasty cream cheese/chocolate chip filling, and is topped with rich chocolate buttercream frosting. It’s a chocolate-lover’s delight!  Next to the St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake , they are some of the best cupcakes I’ve bitten into.

{CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE}
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
2 t. soda
1 c. oil
1/2 t. salt
1 c. boiling water
For the cake base, stir together dry ingredients.  In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together wet ingredients (except buttermilk and boiling water).  Add dry to wet and mix until combined.
In small increments, pour boiling water and buttermilk into the mixture, alternating and mixing between.
Pour into greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 32-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
{HOSTESS CUPCAKES FILLING}
 
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened, but not melted
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
dash of salt
6 oz. package chocolate chips
If making cupcakes, line muffin tins with cupcake papers and fill 2/3 full with batter.  Mix together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and salt.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Add a scant spoonful of cream cheese filling on top of the batter and bake at 350 degrees for around 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
{CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING}
 
1/2 c. butter
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
2 heaping spoonfuls natural, unsweetened baking cocoa (I love Hershey’s)
Add just a little milk at a time and mix until it is a creamy consistency, perfect for frosting!
Enjoy!


I linked this recipe up at Home Stories A to Z
These were featured over at Polkadot Pretties! and Great Tastes Tuesdays!

Filed Under: Desserts, Uncategorized

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  1. Carol TheAnswerIsChocolate says

    April 13, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Definitely pinning this recipe to try. I love using buttermilk in my baking.
  2. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    April 13, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    These look delicious! :-) I love adding buttermilk to the batter to make them more liquid and the results are always delicious! this one must be amazing, I need to give these a try! :-)
  3. Sam says

    April 14, 2013 at 3:23 am

    Omg. These look absolutely INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to make my own! So glad I found your site! Definitely following and can't wait to keep following!

    Hope we can keep in touch! I'll let you know how my cupcakes come out! ;-)

    xoxo Sam
    DIY Huntress
  4. Roxanne says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    These look amazing. Can't wait to try!!
  5. tumbleweed-contessa says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:12 am

    I love the filling. Sounds great. Thanks for sharing.
    We're having a party tomorrow - What'd You Do This Weekend? and I'd love it if your would bring these over. www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog
    It goes live at midnight.

    Have a great week,
    Linda
  6. Deanna Lyn says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:01 am

    Yum! love that cupcake!
    deanna from cookingtherecipe.com
  7. Stephanie says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    These look amazing. Will definitely have to try them.
  8. Raising Reagan says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Yes please!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    www.raising-reagan.com
  9. Erin Tableforseven says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    oh wow..I am going to have to make cupcakes soon! They look amazing!
  10. Julia Kendrick says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Oh my! I can't wait to make these! My son's 4th birthday is Thursday so maybe I will make them for him! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Julia @ www.juliakendrick.com
  11. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Oh my gosh these look soo good! You can see how moist they are in the picture! I have been looking for the perfect chocolate cake, and I think I found it! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe:) Yum!!
  12. Cindy Jamieson says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Oh WOW, can I have one? These looks super awesome! Thanks for sharing with Simple Supper Tuesday.
  13. Krista Low says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Oh yum! Buttermilk in baked goods makes such a wonderful product. You just can't get the same result without it. Thank you for sharing this great recipe! I would love to invite you to link it up on Thursday @ Great Idea Thursday's http://ahandfulofeverything.blogspot.com :) Krista
  14. Renea Hand says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I'm always looking for a good chocolate cake recipe. I'll definitely be trying this.

    I'd like to invite you to my link party, Manic Monday. It runs Sunday through Thursday. I hope to see you there!

    Renea - http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com
  15. Bev Carter says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    These look and sound great! I am definitely going to make these - they are chocolate after all, nothing more to say.I pinned this.
    Coming over from Ginger Snap Crafts. I am your newest GFC follower.
    Hope you stop by my blog.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn



  16. Chandra Sirois says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
  17. Rita says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Pinning this so I can try it out later! Thanks for sharing, visitint from Artsy-Fartsy Mama.
  18. Nancy says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Those look AMAZING!!!! YUM!
  19. Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    These look soooo good! Pinned and can't wait to try them! Thanks for sharing at Family Fun Friday!
  20. Cropped Stories says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Hey there! Here from the Blog Hop! Just wanted to let you know I'm following you via GFC! I also liked your facebook page! Hope you'll get a chance to visit me :o) You can find me here:

    Blog url
    http://www.croppedstories.blogspot.com

    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cropped-Stories/615495055132216

    Bloglovin'
    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3718883

  21. Danielle Wells says

    April 19, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    These look great! And the pictures are so clean and vibrant...great job with that! love your blog! i should've started one for just Pinterest too! :) newest follower here!
    danielle@mysnippetsofinspiration.com
  22. Lemon Paper Designs says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Thank you for linking up @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party last weekend ..

    Your awesome project is featured this week!

    I would love for you to come and join us again this weekend ( this weeks party is now live )

    Claire @ Polkadot pretties
  23. Ruthie Knudsen says

    April 20, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    YUM!! These must be fab... Thanks for coming to (link) party with me... Come and share again today at Super Saturday http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com :) Have a wonderful day. xoxo~ Ruthie
  24. Tammy Duhon says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:17 am

    These look DELISH!!

    Tammy @ southernflaircrafts.wordpress.com
  25. Kim @ Too Much Time says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Scrumptious...I am drooling and pinning:)
  26. Ladybird Ln says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:30 am

    These look fabulous, I am pinning this, and can't wait to try it! Thanks for showing it off! This week you were chosen as my blog of the week, this means I put your button in my sidebar, and I invite you to come guest post next week, or when it is convenient for you. Email me for more info!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com
    ladybirdln10(at)gmail(dot)com
  27. Sinea Pies says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    These luscious cupcakes are being featured this week (July 19) in our series Cupcakes on Parade!

    Blessings
    Sinea
  28. Monica Pruett says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:51 am

    Looks ahhhh-mazing! Pinned!
    Monica

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