Moist Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

The moist buttermilk chocolate cake recipe is easy, decadent, and the most delicious chocolate cake recipe.

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The cake is topped with homemade chocolate frosting and will become your favorite go-to chocolate cake recipe.

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Start by adding the butter to the saucepan. Keep the heat on medium.

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Once the butter starts to melt, add the unsweetened cocoa to the saucepan.

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Add the water and allow the butter to melt.

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Combine the buttermilk, egg, baking soda and vanilla extract.

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Add the butter mixture, sugar and flour. Mix together.

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