Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
– ½ cup Kahlua
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Equipment Needed
– Two 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or whisk for arm workouts!)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
– Piping bag (optional for decorations)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans so the cakes will release easily when they’re done baking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder, whisking them together to avoid any lumps. In another bowl, blend the sugars, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Once mixed, gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Oh, the smell of chocolate already wafting in my kitchen is just divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)