Two Layer Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe by Heather's Favorite Recipes
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Recipe Source
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cake1 3/4 cups flour (measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling with a knife)
2 cups sugar
3/4 cups cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk, shaken
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, at room temperature (I just warm the eggs gently by putting them into a bowl of very warm water while I measure the rest of the ingredients)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
Fudge Frosting
*makes about 5 cups
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
4 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 tablespoons half-and-half or whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract