Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Sift the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer or a whisk, mix the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the cake batter into the baking dish and bake for 26-28 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the chocolate buttercream, mix the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix for 1 minute and then add the milk. Mix for 3-4 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Frost the cake and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!