Fudge Cake

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2 . Stage

Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add vanilla, then eggs to mixture.

3 . Stage

Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Sour milk by adding lemon juice. Add flour mixture alternately with soured milk to creamed mixture.

4 . Stage

Mix cocoa powder and hot water together in a small bowl, then beat into batter. Transfer batter to the prepared dish.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and frost with desired frosting.