Hazel's Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add eggs, oil, vanilla and buttermilk. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in the hot coffee. The batter will be thin.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. Cool cake in pan on wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true.
• Chocolate cake is a popular dessert for all occasions.
• This cake is a great way to use up any leftover coffee.