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Small Moist Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg large

Icing

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/8 cup milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar

Instructions

Chocolate Cake

  1. Grease and line two 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper.

  2. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until well combined. Add the flour mixture and whisk until no large lumps remain.

  3. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared 6" baking pans and bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until cakes test clean with a toothpick. Allow cakes to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pans.

Icing

  1. Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add extract, milk, and salt, then mix well. Gradually add powdered sugar and whip until fluffy. It may be necessary to add additional milk to reach your desired consistency.