Quick Mix Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup water
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chip
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 350\u00b0.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl sift together both sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
In another bowl mix/whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, oil, water, eggs and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients; mix well to combine until you have a smooth batter (I use a large whisk for mixing).
Add in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
Pour into prepared baking dish.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.
Cool completely before frosting.
**NOTE** if using nuts reduce amount of chocolate chips to 1/2 cup.