Delicious Chocolate Cake

1. Prepare the Cake Pan

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides.

2. Melt the Chocolate

Melt 4 ounces of coarsely chopped unsweetened chocolate. Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring gently until the chocolate is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. Sift Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: 2 cups of cake flour, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, beat 8 tablespoons of softened butter with 2½ cups of brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. Add Eggs and Melted Chocolate

Add 3 eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the melted chocolate.

6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the mixture, alternating with ½ cup of room-temperature buttermilk, and mix until just combined.

7. Add Boiling Water

Incorporate the remaining dry ingredients and 1¼ cups of boiling water. Mix until everything is just incorporated, taking care not to overmix.

8. Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for about 45 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool the Cake

Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.