Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

A good chocolate cake does not need a long list of ingredients or special equipment. This version uses one bowl, basic pantry staples, and comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup hot coffee, 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and oil, then mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the hot coffee last — the batter will be thin, that is normal.
5. Divide between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.

Let the layers cool completely before frosting, otherwise the frosting will slide right off.