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Do Nothing Tornado Cake: The Easiest Recipe Ever!

Do Nothing Tornado Cake is an incredibly easy and delicious chocolate cake that requires minimal effort and ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.
  • You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a layer of cream cheese frosting on top once the cake has cooled.

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