Chocolate Cake with Snowy Pine Trees

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter the sides of two 8-inch (20 cm) springform pans with removable bottoms. Line the bottoms of both pans with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla.

4. 4

   In a third bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and water. Add to the egg mixture. Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans.

5. 5

   Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a cake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Unmould.