Ingredients for Homemade Chocolate Cake
- Cocoa
- Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- Sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Wesson Oil
- Vanilla
- 1 cup boiling water
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How to Make Homemade Chocolate Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sift three times for a light and airy texture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gradually add 1 cup of boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. A crack down the middle is perfectly normal and adds to the charm!
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
271 g
Sugar
1660g
Fat
174g
Carbs
237g
