Jan's Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). if using layers, grease and line the pans with parchment paper. if using a 9 x 13 pan, grease and dust with cocoa powder. sift together the cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time. alternately beat in the flour mixture and the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. add the boiling water and beat for one full minute.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.