This recipe yields a decadent, moist, and fluffy chocolate cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (good quality)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until just combined.
- Add the hot coffe, and mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pans cool for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes:
- Using good quality cocoa powder will greatly enhance the flavor of your cake.
- The hot coffee helps to intensify the chocolate flavor and keeps the cake moist.
- Buttermilk also adds moisture and a slight tang that compliments the chocolate.
- Do not overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, as this can result in a tough cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.