Instructions
To Make the Cake:
Prepare the Oven & Pans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
Add Hot Liquid
Gradually stir in the hot water (or coffee for a deeper chocolate taste). The batter will be thin—this is expected.
Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the three pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Let them cool completely before frosting.
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