Blackbeard's Rum-infused Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa Powder Chocolate Cake

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  1. Preheat your galley oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, Ghirardelli cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined.
  4. Pour in the hot water and dark rum, and mix until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy this decadent and rum-infused chocolate cake, ye scallywags! Arrr!