Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Have a craving for chocolate cake but don't have any eggs?  Well this recipe will more than satisfy that craving.  Even if I do have eggs I frequently turn to this recipe for birthday cakes and cupcakes.

1 2/3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup nonfat buttermilk (or just use sour milk - 1 tablespoon lemon juice then add milk to make 1 cup)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.  In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.  Make a well in the center of mixture.  Blend buttermilk, water, oil, and vanilla.  Pour inot well in dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.  Pour into prepared cake pan and bake for 20 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool completely in pan.  Sprinkle lightly with confectioner's sugar or top with frosting.  Makes 12 servings.

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