Description
A rich and dark cake with a velvety crumb that’s perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add hot water to the batter and stir until smooth. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.