Directions
- 1Add 2 cups of flour to a bowl.
- 2Add 2 cups of sugar to the bowl.
- 3Sift 1/4 cup of cocoa powder into the bowl to remove lumps.
- 4Add 1 tsp of salt to the mixture.
- 5Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
- 6Add 2 tsp of baking soda to the mixture.
- 7Mix all the dry ingredients together with a whisk.
- 8Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into the mixture.
- 9Pour 1 cup of hot water into the mixture.
- 10Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a whisk.
- 11Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the mixture.
- 12Add 1 tbsp of vanilla essence to the mixture.
- 13Add 3 eggs to the mixture.
- 14Whisk all ingredients until well combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
- 15Pour the batter into a greased mould.
- 16Bake for 45 minutes at 200 degrees C, or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clear.
- 17Remove the cake from the mould.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot water
- 0.25 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla essence
- 3 eggs
Equipment
bowlwhisksievegreased mould
Tips
- Make sure not to over mix the batter; some lumps in the batter are absolutely ok.
- To make buttermilk add 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk and let it stand for 10 minutes.
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