chocolate cake

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans (or one 9×13 pan).
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
4. Stir in hot water (batter will be thin—this is normal).
5. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes (round pans) or 40–45 minutes (9×13), until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely before frosting.

Make the frosting:

1. Cream butter and cocoa together.
2. Add powdered sugar alternately with milk, beating until smooth and fluffy.
3. Stir in vanilla. Spread over cooled cake.

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👉 This cake is super moist, soft, and full of chocolate flavor—perfect for birthdays or just when you need something sweet!

Would you like me to also share a one-bowl no-mixer version (easier, fewer dishes)?