I have made this recipe for years. My children always chose it for their birthday party over any other, and it makes enough for a crowd. Moist and delicious. Very easy to make.Must express something to keep getting my recipes… Thank you.

#### **Instructions:**
1. **Preheat & Prepare** – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. **Mix Wet Ingredients** – In a large bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
3. **Combine Dry Ingredients** – In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
4. **For Chocolate Cake** – If making a chocolate version, stir in cocoa powder and hot water.
5. **Bake** – Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. **Cool & Frost** – Let cakes cool completely before frosting with your favorite icing.

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