Rustic Chocolate Cake
A timeless, incredibly moist Rustic Chocolate Cake featuring a deep cocoa flavor and a tender crumb. Perfect for any celebration or a comforting dessert at home.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pans
- Electric mixer
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 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. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer.
- Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for the best emulsion. Do not skip the boiling water step; it is key to the chocolate flavor.