Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add cocoa powder: Stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
- Cream butter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add sugar and milk: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
Frost the Cake:
- Frost: Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top and sides with the chocolate frosting.
Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- To make a chocolate ganache frosting, heat heavy cream and chocolate chips together, then let it cool slightly before spreading.
- For a fun twist, add chocolate chips or sprinkles to the batter before baking.