Instructions
Step 1. Preheat & Prep Pans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment for easier removal.
Step 2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure everything is evenly combined.
Step 3. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mix. Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and lump-free.
Step 4. Incorporate Hot Liquid:
- Carefully pour in the hot coffee (or boiling water). Stir slowly — the batter will be thin, but that’s just right for a moist cake.
Step 5. Bake:
- For a 9×13-inch pan: Bake for 30–35 minutes.
- For 9-inch round pans: Bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter), it’s done.
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