- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa, melted butter and sugar until blended.
- Stir in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool before frosting.
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