chocolate cake recipe

 Yields: 1 (9-inch) round cake

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

 * 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

 * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

 * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

 * 1 teaspoon salt

 * 1 cup granulated sugar

 * 1 cup buttermilk

 * 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 * 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

 * Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

 * Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

 * Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.

 * Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

 * Add boiling water: Pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until completely incorporated. The batter will be thin.

 * Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 * Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

 * For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

 * You can add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the boiling water for an extra chocolatey flavor.

 * For a moister cake, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream to the wet ingredients.

 * This cake is delicious on its own, but it can also be frosted with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!