Description
A sumptuous chocolate cake that captivates with its rich flavor and moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Slowly add the boiling water to the batter and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- If desired, melt chocolate chips and spread over the cooled cakes for frosting.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding nuts or extra chocolate chips into the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg