Smith Island Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2-1/4 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-3/4 cups cake flour
• 2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 3 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter