Here is a recipe for making a delicious chocolate cake from scratch:

## Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour[1][2][3][5]
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar[1][2][3][5] 
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder[1][2][3][5]
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda[1][2][3][4]
- 1 teaspoon baking powder[1][2][3][4][5]
- ½ teaspoon salt[1][2][3][5]
- 2 large eggs[2][3][5]
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk or milk[1][2][4][5]
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable or canola oil[1][2][3][4][5]
- 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or water[2][3][4]
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract[2][3][5]

## Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper[1][4].

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt[1][2][3][5]. 

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, coffee and vanilla[1][2][3][4][5].

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined[1][2][3][4][5].

5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans[1][4].

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean[1][2][3][4][5]. 

7. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting[1][2][3][4].

8. Frost cooled cake layers with chocolate buttercream or ganache frosting[1][2][3][4][5].

This easy one-bowl chocolate cake recipe results in a moist, rich and decadent cake that's perfect for birthdays, parties or any chocolate craving! The addition of hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor.

Citations:
[1] https://www.cookingclassy.com/easy-chocolate-cake-recipe/
[2] https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/
[3] https://scientificallysweet.com/the-best-moist-chocolate-cake/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XBvw_Ty-C0
[5] https://joyfoodsunshine.com/chocolate-cake-recipe-from-scratch/