Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water
•. black food coloring [optinal]
For the Black Chocolate Frosting:
• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, few drops of black food coloring, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
. Gradually add hot water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Black Chocolate Frosting:
. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost each layer generously, stacking them on top of each other.
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