Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups brown sugar (light brown, packed)
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (dark, unsweetened)
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk)
- 1 cup coffee (strong coffee, or 1 cup water + 2 tsp instant espresso powder)
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F or 180 C.
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Step 2: Butter two 9-inch baking pans (or a 9x13 inch pan), line the bottom with parchment paper and dust with flour.
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Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt- whisk until incorporated.
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Step 4: Make a well in the center of the mixture and add in the eggs, buttermilk. Whisk to combine.
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Step 5: Add the coffee, oil and vanilla and continue mixing until everything is well incorporated.
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Step 6: Divide the batter between the two pans.
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Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Step 8: Cool the cakes completely before frosting.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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