Ingredients
– 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Rubber spatula
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven mitts
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure that your cake will come out easily once baked. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. I like to whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined, as it helps to aerate the flour and allows for a lighter cake. In another bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth and well integrated. This is where the cake starts to come to life! (See the next page below to continue steps…)