This recipe is simple and quick, requiring only one mixing bowl. Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and hot water. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Gradually pour the hot water into the bowl, while stirring continuously.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
- Then, remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy! You can dust the cake with powdered sugar or frost it with your favorite frosting, if desired.