Mix the dry ingredients together, except for the chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl
In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients together
Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well combined (using a hand blender is easiest). Add the chocolate chips if you choose (the cake is delicious and moist either way)
Line two to three 8/9″ pans with parchment paper, then evenly spread the batter between the pans
Bake 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting the cake
For the frosting, you may choose to use store bought frosting or make your own – I don’t have any go to homemade frosting recipes so go ahead and give it a google if you wish!