Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 and ¾ cups
• Granulated sugar - 2 cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - ¾ cup
• Baking powder - 1 and ½ teaspoons
• Baking soda - 1 and ½ teaspoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Buttermilk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - ½ cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• Boiling water - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4.

   Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

5. 5.

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

6. 6.

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

   Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.

Nutritional Facts