Perfect One-Bowl Chocolate Layer Cake

To avoid and small lumps in the batter make certain to sift your cocoa powder, and using a good-quality cocoa will only improve the flavor, the batter will not work well for cupcakes.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup  sifted  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup buttermilk or 1  cup milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1  cup  strong coffee, cooled
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position).
3. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans ( can use 8-inch cake pans an increase the baking time slightly).
4. In a large bowl combine the sugar with flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix until combined.
5. Add in eggs, cooled coffee, buttermilk or milk, vanilla and oil; mix using an electric mixer at medium speed beat until smooth.
6. Add in the water/coffee mixture and beat for another 2 minutes (batter will be quite thin).
7. Divide mixture evenly between the two cake pans.
8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done (the baking time will vary depending on what size of pan you use).