Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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1 1/2 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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2 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
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2 cups sifted cake flour
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1 tsp. salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1 Tbsp. vinegar
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Chocolate Frosting
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3 cups confectioners’ sugar
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3 (1-oz) squares unsweete3ned chocolate, melted
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Half-and-half (if necessary)
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In large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well between additions. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. If necessary, thin frosting with 1-2 tsps. half-and-half.
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