Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- – Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- – Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- – Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- – Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- – Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- – Frost and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290 per serving