This recipe calls for mixing all the ingredients together into a bowl, then dividing the batter into cake pans, then baking them. How easy is that?
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes three 8-inch round layers, two 9-inch round layers, one 9-by-13 inch sheet or 3 to 4 dozen cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter round or square cake pans, and line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment, and dust with cocoa.
- Into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low, stir in eggs, 1 1/2 cups warm water, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake, rotating once, until tester inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes for 8-inch layers, depending on amount of batter.
- Let cakes cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely, right side up on rack.
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Lumine
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I would definitely make this again.
luciano may
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The texture was perfect and the frosting was really creamy. I would probably cut back on the sugar next time.
Sami Kayani
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! She loved the chocolate flavor and the sprinkles. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Noemia Cavone
[email protected]This cake was really easy to make and it turned out great! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ry
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but I made this for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. I guess I'll have to make it again for him sometime.
lozi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
shortneccboi
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He and his friends loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
A.A Tech
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Rfhg T
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make! It turned out perfectly and everyone at my party loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shan butt Shan butt
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was really good. I would probably add more milk or water to the batter next time.
LE ROI
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Saraiki Review
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The texture was perfect and the frosting was really creamy. I would probably cut back on the sugar next time.
mohammad ali Sheikh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I would definitely make this again.
Jakir Islam
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this again for all of my future birthday parties.
Irfañ Malik110
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! She loved the chocolate flavor and the sprinkles. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Mikaela Deocares
[email protected]This was the easiest chocolate birthday cake I've ever made! It came out moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.