Grandpop's Special Chocolate Cake

Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Here is my version of chocolate cake. Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting compliments it perfectly.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot, brewed coffee
2 eggs

Directions

1 In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt.
2 Add oil, milk, vanilla, coffee, and eggs; beat well. Batter will be thin. Pour into two 9 inch greased and floured round pans.
3 Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or when top springs back when done. Cool layers on wire racks.