I asked my viewers to send me their best chocolate cake recipe to make for my birthday. Saoussane Boujmiraz sent me this wonderful recipe from kitchenrunway.com. A super moist and chocolaty cake made with just cocoa powder (no real chocolate necessary). YUMMY!!!
Written Recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (128 grams) all purpose flour
1 cup (200 grams) white granulated sugar
A pinch of salt
2Tablespoons (heaping) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 stick (113 grams) butter
1/2 cup (118 ml) boiling water
1/2 cup (118 ml) buttermilk
1 whole beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Frosting: 1 stick (113 grams) butter
Frosting: 2 tablespoons (heaping) unsweetened cocoa powder
Frosting: 3 tablespoons milk
Frosting: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting: 1/2 pound (200 grams) powdered sugar