Chocolate Cake

Here is what you need:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of coffee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls, then combine both mixtures. Put in a 9×13 pan and cook for 30-35 min or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. You can also use a different size cake pan or cupcake pan and adjust the baking time. Serve with chocolate frosting.

Chocolate Frosting

Here is what you need:

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 6-8 tbsp milk
  • (add coffee or esspresso for more rich mocha flavor)

Beat ingredients together with electric mixer in a bowl till smooth. Add milk and/or coffee or espresso to get a spreadable consistency.