Midnight Fudge Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water (added last)