Description
A deep, dark chocolate cake with a moist crumb and intense cocoa flavor. This recipe uses a blooming technique to maximize the chocolate profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water by hand until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American