"This foolproof cake is one of our most popular recipes. Dutch-process cocoa is preferred here for its deep chocolate flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose white flour
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1 cup white sugar
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3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup canola oil
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2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup hot strong black coffee
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For Icing:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons buttermilk or low-fat milk