Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until ingredients are combined. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Frost as desired and enjoy!

Introduction

The Rich Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that can satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Chocolate cakes are one of the most versatile desserts out there, and this recipe is no exception. It’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because you have a craving for something sweet and indulgent.

This chocolate cake recipe is quite easy to make, and it requires minimal ingredients that you probably have in your pantry. You don’t need any fancy equipment or skills to prepare this cake. All you need is a mixing bowl, whisk, and a cake pan.

Cool tricks and facts about the recipe:

• Adding boiling water to the batter ensures that the cake is moist and rich. The hot water helps to bloom the cocoa powder, which results in a deep chocolate flavor.
• Using buttermilk in the recipe adds a tangy flavor to the cake, and it helps to tenderize the flour, giving the cake a light and fluffy texture.
• You can frost the cake with your favorite frosting recipe, or you can dust it with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
• If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by combining 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before using it in the recipe.
• For an extra indulgent chocolate cake, you can add chocolate chips or chocolate chunks to the batter. This will give the cake a gooey and decadent texture.