Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 cups flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
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1 cup water
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2 large eggs, slightly beaten
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 cup mini chocolate chip
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1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°.
- Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl sift together both sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
- In another bowl mix/whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, oil, water, eggs and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients; mix well to combine until you have a smooth batter (I use a large whisk for mixing).
- Add in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- **NOTE** if using nuts reduce amount of chocolate chips to 1/2 cup.