A decadent dessert that melts in your mouth!
🛒 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine cocoa, sugar, salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate water: Stir in boiling water and let batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Bake: Pour into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
🎉 Serving Tip
Let the cake cool slightly, then invert onto a plate. Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries!
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