INGREDIENTS
1
and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1
and 3/4 cup (350g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup
unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not dutch processed)
1 tsp
baking powder
2 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
salt
1 cup
buttermilk1
1/2 cup
vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
2
large eggs, at room temperature2
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1 cup
freshly brewed strong hot coffee3
1 1/4 cups
or 290g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups
(360-480g) confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp
(45-75ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1 tsp
salt (to taste)
optional for decoration: 15 oz (1.5 bags) semi-sweet chocolate chips