Name: Classic Chocolate Cake - simple recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 cups granulated suger; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking powder; 1.5 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp espresso powder ((optional)); 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup brewed coffee ((or hot water)); .5 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract

Classic Chocolate Cake – simple recipe

Here is a simple recipe for a classic chocolate cake.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Slices

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose Flour
2 cups granulated suger
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup brewed coffee (or hot water)
.5 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder (if using).
Add in the buttermilk, coffee or hot water, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Note: This recipe can also be made into cupcakes by filling muffin cups 2/3 full.

Baking

Bake cake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes (cupcakes for 20-25 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Final

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost the cooled cakes with your favorite frosting.