Espresso Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1.75 cups flour
• 0.75 cups cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cups oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 9-inch pans with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sift sugar, flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir in boiling water. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.

3. 3

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, for 30 to 37 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.