Chocolate cake (3) 


Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 ˚C (350 F).

2. 2

   Line two 23-cm (9-inch) springform pans with parchment paper, butter and flour thoroughly.

3. 3

   In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Set aside.

4. 4

   In another bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the eggs, cream of tartar and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy and doubles in volume, about 8 minutes. Add the oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Reduce the speed of the electric mixer. Add the dry ingredients, combining quickly.

5. 5

   Pour into the prepared pans. Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut each cake in half horizontally.