Perfect One-Bowl Chocolate Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strong coffee, cooled
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans ( can use 8-inch cake pans an increase the baking time slightly).
In a large bowl combine the sugar with flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix until combined.
Add in eggs, cooled coffee, buttermilk or milk, vanilla and oil; mix using an electric mixer at medium speed beat until smooth.
Add in the water/coffee mixture and beat for another 2 minutes (batter will be quite thin).
Divide mixture evenly between the two cake pans.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done (the baking time will vary depending on what size of pan you use).