Chocolate Overload cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

sugar

1 cup

butter (, softened)

2 tsp

vanilla

eggs

2 1/2 cups

cake flour ((all-purpose can also be used))

1 cup

cocoa powder ((dark cocoa powder is a great option))

1 tsp

instant espresso powder

2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

box instant chocolate pudding mix ((3.4 to 3.9 oz size))

2 1/4 cups

buttermilk

1 cup

chocolate chips

1/2 cup

butter

1/2 cup

water

1 tsp

vanilla

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

cocoa powder ((dark cocoa powder is a great option))

1/2 tsp

instant espresso powder

3 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

2 tbsp

half and half or heavy cream