Decadent Rich Coffee Chocolate Cake Recipe for Sweet Moments - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
• 1 cup hot brewed coffee (strong)
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (480 g)
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 g)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (230 g)
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (300 g)
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50 g)
• ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (60 ml)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Espresso beans
• Cocoa powder for dusting