as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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generate instructions for a person to make a chocolate cake.
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preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. in a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon of salt. in a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 1 cup boiling water, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. add the flour mixture to the large bowl and mix until smooth. pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!
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