Capitol Grade Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup coffee
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups butter
• 9 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 1/2 cups fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk