Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 2 large eggs - 1 cup buttermilk - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1 cup hot water - 1 teaspoon black food coloring (optional, for deeper color) Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and black food coloring if using. Mix until combined. 4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. Stir in the hot water to thin...