Chocolate Vinegar Cake Recipe - Bon Appétit

By johnwhorfin

Ingredients

• Cake
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 scant tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• Frosting
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee
• Ground coffee, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar and egg. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt. Stir with a fork to combine. Slowly add dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture and then add vanilla, water, and vinegar. Mix until well-combined.

Meanwhile, make the frosting. Combine powdered sugar, butter, cocoa, and brewed coffee, plus more fresh grounds if you want to boost the flavor. Adjust to desired taste and consistency.

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