Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour cake pans.
Wisk together:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 Tbsp baking cocoa
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
Add then mix with electric mixer on medium speed for 3 mins:
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
Pour immediately into prepared cake pans and bake:
- 2 8×2″ round cake pans – 30-40 mins
- 3 8×1.5″ round cake pans – 25-35 mins
- 18 cupcakes – 25-30 mins
Frost with Valerie’s Amazing Chocolate Buttercream Frosting