* If you want to make this gluten-free use gluten-free flour (such as
Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour) in place of the all-purpose flour.
* I used
Cointreau and also recommend
Grand Marnier or
triple sec.
* I recommend using
SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend in place of fresh buttermilk. You’ll find it in the baking section of your grocery store. Follow directions on the container for use. It keeps for a few years refrigerated so you always have buttermilk on hand.
* You could also use a stand mixer or hand held mixer – just use the whisk attachment.
* Cake freezes well.
* Recipe can be doubled – eat one now and freeze one for later.
* You can also try melting the chocolate chips (easily done in a microwave in 30 second bursts) and stiring (or swirling) it into the cake. This provides a marble-effect.