Description
This rich chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, so don’t be alarmed; this is what gives the cake its moisture!
- If you desire an extra chocolate kick, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 20 minutes. Then, turn the cakes onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting once cooled, layering generously for that over-the-top experience.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Ensure the buttermilk is at room temperature for best results.
- This cake can be freeze for up to three months if wrapped properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg