Moist and Fluffy Devils Food Cake

Ingredients

• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 Cup Strong Brew Coffee
• 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 Cup Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract



Chocolate Frosting

• 4 Cups Confectioners’ Sugar
• 2 Sticks Butter (Softened)
• 3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add oil, coffee and buttermilk and mix until well combined. Add eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix for about two minutes.
3. Divide the mixture into prepared cake pans evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and place the pans onto wire racks for about 10 minutes. Carefully, invert cakes onto wire racks to cool completely.
5. Meanwhile, for the frosting: In a bowl, add butter and with a mixer, beat until creamy. Slowly, add powdered sugar, cocoa powder and beat until mixture becomes thick and creamy. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Spread frosting over cooled cakes and serve.