Chocolate Layer Cake

Name: Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.25 cup cocoa powder; 2 large eggs; 0.5 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Recipe by CulwellKids

Published on September 3, 2015

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

2 9-inch layers

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 large eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Stir flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
Combine water, oil, butter, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over the dry ingredients and stir just until smooth.
Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla together in a small bowl. Add to the batter and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared cake pans.
Bake in preheated oven for until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cake cool completely before icing with your favorite icing!

Cook's Note:

If you don't have buttermilk on hand you can mix 1 tablespoon white vinegar for every cup of milk to substitute for it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375	Calories
18g	Fat
51g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 227mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 98mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.