Jan'S Chocolate Cake

Name: Jan'S Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If using layers, grease and line the pans with parchment paper. If using a 9 X 13 pan, grease and dust with cocoa powder. Sift together the cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Alternately beat in the flour mixture and the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Add the boiling water and beat for one full minute.
3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.