I've been baking this cake for over 35 years for every Christmas as well as many a birthday and special celebration. If you're lucky to have any leftover, freeze in individual slices to enjoy at a later date.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp instant coffee granules (optional)
1¾ cup sugar
¾ cup cocoa
1¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
¾ cup butter, softened
1¼ cup milk, divided
2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter two 9-inch pans. Sprinkle granulated sugar on bottom and side pans as if you were “flouring” the pans. Tap out excess. (Optional: Sprinkle one cup chopped walnuts on bottom of pan).
Sift flour into large bowl. Add dry ingredients. Add butter, vanilla and ¾ cup of milk to dry ingredients. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining ½ cup milk and eggs and beat another two minutes. Spoon gently into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Serve with Creamy Frosting (see post under "Frosting").
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