American
Aunt Carol's Famous Chocolate Cake
The richest, most decadent chocolate cake you will ever taste. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
By Aunt Carol
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Serves 12
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
- 5
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Frost as desired. A simple chocolate buttercream works wonders.