Classic Moist Chocolate Cake with Silky Chocolate Buttercream

Serves: 12–16 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes per layer
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for a milder flavor)

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup heavy cream (add more as needed for spreading consistency)

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Step-by-Step Instructions . . .

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