Quick Mix Chocolate Cake

This cake is so good, no need to use an electric mixer for this it's all mixed by hand in a matter of minutes! This cake is so moist and so chocolaty. If you are a cinnamon lover add in 1 teaspoon. You will love the simplicity, texture and taste of this cake!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 (13x9-inch) cake

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups white sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil or 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1  cup water
• 2  large eggs, slightly beaten
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup  mini chocolate chip
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Set oven to 350°.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. In a large bowl sift together both sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
5. In another bowl mix/whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, oil, water, eggs and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients; mix well to combine until you have a smooth batter (I use a large whisk for mixing).
6. Add in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
7. Pour into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Cool completely before frosting.
10. **NOTE** if using nuts reduce amount of chocolate chips to 1/2 cup.