Decadent Chocolate Wet Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of hot water or hot coffee

For the Fudge Frosting:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the Garnish:

• Fresh strawberries
• Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate shavings

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Carefully stir in the hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Make the Frosting: While the cake is baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the milk and cocoa powder, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Assemble the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool completely, then frost with the chocolate fudge frosting. Layer the cakes if desired.
8. Garnish: Decorate with fresh strawberries and chocolate sprinkles or shavings.
9. Serve: Enjoy the cake fresh, and store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture.