Soft, moist classic chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor and optional rich chocolate frosting.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1¾ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup hot brewed coffee

1 cup unsalted butter (frosting)

3½ cups powdered sugar

½ cup cocoa powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup heavy cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pans.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Slowly mix in hot coffee.

5. Pour batter into pans.

6. Bake 30–35 minutes until set.

7. Cool completely before frosting.

Coffee enhances chocolate flavor.

Batter will be thin — that’s correct.

Do not frost warm cake.