Secret Chocolate Fantasy Cake

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
3. Stir in the sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched.
5. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The secret ingredient in this cake is sour cream, which adds moisture and a subtle tang to the cake.
• This cake can be made as cupcakes for a fun twist.
• You can add a variety of toppings such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate ganache.