8 x 8 chocolate cake with chocolate icing

Rich chocolate cake with creamy chocolate icing

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Line an 8 x 8 square pan with parchment paper, set aside

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add egg, oil and buttermilk and mix well.

Step 4

Add hot coffee and mix.

Step 5

Pour into prepared pan and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.

Step 6

Bake for 26 to 30 minutes

Step 7

Cool before frosting

Step 8

To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan over medium low heat.

Step 9

Add cocoa powder and whisk in. Cook 2 minutes, but do not boil. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and whisk in.

Step 10

Add milk and vanilla and whisk till smooth. Cool before frosting cake.