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---
tags:
- dessert
- baking
- chocolate
date: '2025-08-10'
category: recipes
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 30 minutes
servings: 8
---
# Chocolate Cake
Rich and moist chocolate cake
## Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong black coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
## Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans
3. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl
4. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla
5. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes
6. Pour into prepared pans
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack
## Notes
- Use dark cocoa powder for best results
- Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor
- Can be made as cupcakes (18-20 minutes baking time)