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Deep Dark Mocha Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup black coffee
  • 1/2 cup canola oil (or any vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla, beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour into prepared pans.
  6. Bake 30-35 minutes. Insert a table knife into the center. When it comes out clean the cakes are done.
  7. Cool thoroughly before frosting.
  8. Frost with your favorite frosting.