Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa powder)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon black gel food coloring
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa powder)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Decoration:
Fresh flowers (optional)
Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions:
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