Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease two 8-inch round pans.
- 2Make the batter: Mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).
- 3Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- 4Make frosting: Mix butter and cocoa, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- 5Assemble and frost! Spread frosting between layers and over the top.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- 0.5 cup melted butter
- 0.67 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 0.33 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
8-inch round cake pansmixerspatulaknife
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