Chocolate Midnight Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour 2- 9 inch round cake pans.
3. 3
   Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, blend with an electric mixer on low speed for one minute.
4. 4
   Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Divide batter evenly between the 2 pans.
6. 6
   Bake the cakes until they spring back when lightly pressed, about 28-32 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and cool on racks for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Run a knife around the edge of each cake and invert on to cooling rack.
9. 9
   Cool completely and frost as desired.