1 C unbleached all-purpose flour
1 C sugar
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t baking powder
½ t salt
½ C flavorless oil
1 egg
¼ C buttermilk
1 t vanilla
Icing:
¼ C butter
3 T cocoa powder
3 T buttermilk
2 C powdered sugar
1 t vanilla
Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour an 8×8 square pan. In a medium bowl combine all the dry ingredients. Whisk in oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Once thoroughly blended pour into the prepared pan and bake about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool.
Once the cake has cooled prepare the icing. Place the butter, cocoa, and buttermilk in a small pot and whisk until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until the frosting is thick and glossy. Spread the icing over the cake and set aside until ready to serve.
Serves 9
