Classic Chocolate Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing continuously until the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

7. 7

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired.