Sugar
Baking soda
Salt
Whisk together and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
In a saucepan over medium heat combine:
Butter
Cocoa powder
Water or coffee
Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring.
Once smooth, remove from heat.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the hot chocolate mixture over the flour mixture.
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Stir until combined.
Add:
Buttermilk
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth.
Do not overmix.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Every oven is different, so begin checking around the 40-minute mark.
Step 6: Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Carefully invert onto a cooling rack.
Let cool completely before frosting.
Making the Chocolate Frosting
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