Mint Chocolate Cake with Mint Buttercream Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups

boiling water, ((can also use coffee))

2 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

baking soda

1 cup

(2 sticks, 226g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)

2 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs, (room temperature)

2 tsp

peppermint extract

1 cup

(2 sticks, 226g) unsalted butter, room temperature

4 cups

confectioners sugar

1 tbsp

milk, (can use more if needed)

1 1/4 tsp

peppermint extract

salt