Introduction

Rich, moist, and decadently chocolatey, the Lone Star Dark Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, this cake combines deep cocoa flavor with a soft, tender crumb.

Ingredients
For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon chemical yeast (or baking powder as substitute)

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup hot water or hot coffee (coffee enhances chocolate flavor)

For the Frosting (Optional):

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions