Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 2 large room temperature eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tbsp (90ml) whole milk
  • 3 cups (375g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 18x13 inch pan thoroughly. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Note: Whisking dry ingredients first prevents clumps of brown sugar or soda in the finished cake.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine 1 cup of butter, ½ cup cocoa powder, and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, whisking constantly. Once boiling, immediately pour this mahogany colored liquid over the dry ingredients.
  3. Whisk the mixture until just combined. Don't overmix; we just want the dry spots to disappear.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour this into the chocolate batter and whisk until the batter is silky and smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared 18x13 inch pan, spreading it to the corners with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until the center springs back when lightly touched.
  7. While the cake is in its final 5 minutes of baking, prepare the frosting. In the same saucepan (cleaned), combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa, and 6 tbsp milk.
  8. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from the burner.
  9. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is glossy and without lumps.
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