Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 4 large eggs
– ½ cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– ½ cup boiling water
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk or electric mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper
– Toothpick or cake tester
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). I always find that a well-preheated oven makes a world of difference when it comes to baking. Next, I prepare my cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure that the cakes release easily upon baking. In a large mixing bowl, I combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking everything together until it’s nicely blended. It’s a fabulous feeling to see the ingredients come together, creating that beautiful chocolatey aroma in my kitchen! (See the next page below to continue steps…)