Moist Chocolate Cake

By brandyc

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup hot coffee or water
• 4-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir; cook 30 seconds longer or until melted.

In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil and egg. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until combined. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla.

Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

For frosting, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and chocolate; stir in the coffee until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter and vanilla. Spread warm frosting over cake.