Source:

Rudy2

Serves/Makes:24 to 30 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar
• 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (225 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
• In a large bowl combine sugar, flour and 1/4 cup (60 ml) cocoa powder.
• In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter with water and oil and bring to a boil.
• Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
• Add eggs, 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk, baking soda and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract; blend thoroughly.
• Pour batter into an 18-by-11-inch rectangular baking pan.
• Bake until tester inserted in center of cake comes out clean, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

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