How do I make a chocolate cake from scratch?
To make a chocolate cake from scratch, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 cup cocoa powder. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; add this mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the cocoa powder. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before serving. Enjoy!