The Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour & 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened high-quality cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda & 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 large farm-fresh eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water (to bloom the cocoa)

Instructions

1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
2. Dry Mix: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
3. Wet Mix: Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until smooth.
4. The Secret Step: Carefully stir in the boiling water by hand. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist crumb.
5. Baking: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Test with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
6. Cooling: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.