Chocolate Cake with Buttermilk and Sugar Icing
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease the pan and dust it with flour. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and baking soda. Set aside in a warm place. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly with boiling water, then beat in flour gradually. Add the buttermilk mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely. For the icing: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, milk, oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, or until thickened to a spreadable consistency. Pour the icing over the cake once it has cooled completely. Serve cooled or slightly warm.