Ingredients:
2 Cups all-purpose flour
2 Cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/3 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Cup water
2 Large eggs
1/2 Cup buttermilk, low fat is fine.
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For Icing:
1 stick of unsalted butter
6 Tablespoons of milk or buttermilk
3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
2 1/4 Cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Grease a baking sheet with sides. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, and water. Cook on medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and slowly beat into the flour mixture. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until combined. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
- Pour into the greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- In a medium sauce pan (you can reuse the first saucepan if you want), combine the butter, milk, and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the confectioner's sugar and vanilla. If it hardens give it a good whisk.
- Once cake is done, pour the icing onto the cake and smooth it out. Let cake cool 2 hours until serving.
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