Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Equipment Needed
- 9×5 inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven mitts
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). I find that starting with a well-preheated oven makes such a difference in getting that perfect rise. Grease your loaf pan with some cooking spray or butter and dust it lightly with flour to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined. The smell of chocolate while you mix is simply heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)