Although you can substitute natural cocoa for Dutch-processed, the cake won’t rise as high. If you don’t have baking spray with flour, mix 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon cocoa into a paste and brush inside the pan.

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 16
You might need to buy:
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • boiling water
  • espresso powder
  • Nonstick baking spray with flour
  • vegetable oil
  • large eggs
  • vanilla extract