Description
This rich chocolate cake is ultra moist, deeply chocolatey, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients for any occasion. It is soft, tender, and packed with intense chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9 inch round cake pans or one 9 by 13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, and vegetable oil.
- Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for round pans or 35 to 40 minutes for a rectangular pan, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Unfrosted cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American