INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour*
3/4 cup
good cocoa powder** (sift to remove any lumps)
1 tsp
baking soda
1/4 tsp
salt
12 tbsp
(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups
granulated sugar
3
large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups
buttermilk