Rich Chocolate Cake

Name: Rich Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. cocoa; 2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. hot water; 2 tsp. baking soda

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

1

Combine oil, cocoa and sugar in mixing bowl; beat on low speed until well mixed.
2

Add eggs; beat on medium speed until well blended.
3

Add salt, buttermilk, flour and vanilla.
4

Add to mixture on low speed until combined, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
5

Add soda to hot water; dissolve well.
6

Add gradually to cake batter; mix just until combined.
7

(Batter will be very thin before baking.)
8

Bake in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan (or two layer pans) at 375° for 40 minutes.
9

Test with toothpick in center of cake for doneness.
10

Frost with Chocolate Fudge Frosting, if desired.