This recipe yields a moist and delicious chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add hot liquids: Pour the hot coffee and boiling water into the batter and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- To make a richer cake, you can substitute some of the buttermilk with sour cream.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!