Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, sprinkles, or edible gold dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or use parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and stir. Gradually add hot water and mix until batter is smooth and slightly thin.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes; then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually. Add milk and vanilla until frosting reaches spreadable consistency.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate; spread frosting over top. Top with second layer, apply crumb coat, chill for 15-20 minutes, then frost smoothly. Decorate with chocolate chips or edible glitter.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
- Chill the frosted cake for best presentation.
- Decorate with themed toppers for extra superhero flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
