Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer (or a whisk if you’re feeling adventurous!)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Small saucepan (for the frosting)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. I always remember to sift together my dry ingredients as it helps avoid clumps and ensures an even mix throughout the batter. Then, in another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, Coca Cola, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix! The batter will be quite thin, which is perfectly normal. (See the next page below to continue steps…)