Spiderweb Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

black cocoa powder

1/4 cup

Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

vegetable oil

3/4 cup

buttermilk

3/4 cup

strong brewed coffee (hot)

large eggs

2 tsp

vanilla

1 cup

unsalted butter (room temperature)

2 1/2 cups

powdered sugar (depending on sweetness preference)

1 tbsp

heavy whipping cream

1 tsp

orange extract

1/2 tsp

Electric Orange Americolor Gel Color (optional*)

1/2 cup

shortening

2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

clear vanilla extract (optional, but don't use regular vanilla or it will come out tinted brown)

3 tbsp

water/milk