INGREDIENTS
2 cups
boiling water
1 cup
dark unsweetened cocoa powder (I like Hershey DARK brand)
1 cup
soft unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups
white sugar
4
large eggs
2 tsp
vanilla
2 3/4 cups
AP flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
salt
2 tsp
black food coloring
Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup
butter
5 cups
powdered sugar
1/4 cup
milk
1 tsp
vanilla
food coloring (optional)
8 oz
dark chocolate, melted in the microwave
Sprinkles (optional)