Black and White Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups

plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups

minus 4 tablespoons granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Cacao Barry Extra Brute Cocoa Powder (or similar premium brand)

2 tsp

baking soda

3/4 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

salt

large or extra large eggs (room temperature)

1 cup

buttermilk (room temperature)

1 cup

hot water

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

1 tbsp

pure vanilla extract

2 cups

unsalted butter (chilled (I take the butter out of the fridge 30 minutes before I make my frosting))

6 cups

powdered sugar (measured and then sifted)

3 tbsp

heavy whipping cream

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

salt