In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the vanilla, eggs, buttermilk, and oil, and mix until combined.
Slowly stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth and thin.
Pour the batter into 3 greased and floured 6" pans or 2" pans.
Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.