Skateboard Birthday Cake

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 removeable bottoms. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until smooth. Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.

4. 4

   Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool. Unmould and let cool completely on a wire rack, about 3 hours.