Very Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 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 pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1/4 teaspoon pinch of salt (for frosting)