Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake does not stick after baking.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make sure there are no large lumps of cocoa remaining in the mixture.
- Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer for about two minutes until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
- Step 4: Incorporate Boiling Water. Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully pour in the boiling water. Stir by hand or on low speed until the water is fully incorporated. The batter will be very thin, but this is exactly how it should be.
- Step 5: Bake the Cake. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Place them in the center of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Step 6: Cool and Decorate. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edges and invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely before adding your favorite frosting.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian