How to Bake a Chocolate Cake
Baking a chocolate cake from scratch is a delicious and rewarding experience. Follow these simple steps to create a moist and decadent chocolate cake that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients:
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup hot water
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Slowly stir in the hot water, being careful not to overmix the batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out