Auntie Em's Famous Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Emily Braun on behalf of Emily Braun

Ingredients

• 1.75 cup(s) of All purpose flour
• 2 cup(s) of Sugar
• 0.75 cup(s) of Cocoa
• 2 teaspoon(s) of Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon(s) of Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) of Salt
• 1 cup(s) of Strong black coffee
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup(s) of Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup(s) of Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon(s) of Vanilla

Instructions

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer.
2. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed for two minutes. Batter will be thin.
3. Pour butter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan or two 9 inch cake tins.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes for a 9x13, or 30-35 minutes for layer pans.
5. Combine frosting ingredients and mix with a hand or stand mixer. Spread frosting on cooled cakes.