Step 1

For the Cake:

Step 2

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F. Spray your chosen baking pan(s) with nonstick baking spray.

Step 3

Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat with paddle attachment, on low speed, just until combined.

Step 4

In a different bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla.

Step 5

Return the mixer to low speed and slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix about 15-20 seconds just until ingredients are incorporated.

Step 6

Add the coffee and stir, on low speed, just until combined.

Step 7

Pour the cake batter (it will very thin) into the cake pan(s) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Baking times for the 8-inch cake pans is 35-40 minutes, for the Bundt pan 50-55 minutes and for the 13x9 pan about 35-45 minutes.

Step 9

Top with your favorite icing. (Find our favorite HERE)

Step 10

Enjoy!