INGREDIENTS
1
and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1
and 3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp
baking powder
2 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
salt
1 cup
buttermilk
1/2 cup
vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
2
egg (large & at room temperature)
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1 cup
coffee (strong, hot, and freshly brewed)
1
and 1/4 cups unsalted butter ((2.5 sticks))
3
to 4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
3
to 5 tbsp heavy whipping cream (or half and half)
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2
to 3/4 tsp salt (to taste)
15 oz
chocolate chips ((1 bag, optional))