A 9x9" Chocolate Cake Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 9
Ingredients
  • 1 c flour
  • 1 c sugar
  • ½ c cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ c buttermilk
  • ½ cup butter (113 grams)
  • ¼ c espresso
  • Frosting:
  • 165 grams real white chocolate
  • ½ cup butter (113 grams)
  • 2 cups confectioner sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter the pan.
  2. Mix butter (at room temperature) with the sugar.
  3. Add the egg, salt, baking soda, cocoa and mix again.
  4. Add the flour and buttermilk, and mix.
  5. Prepare the espresso (or use boiled water or instant coffee) and mix that in.
  6. Pour the batter into the 9x9 pan and put it in the oven.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, turning the pan after 25 (and checking to make sure your oven is not over-cooking it).
  8. When the cake is cooled, melt the white chocolate in a bowl for 1 minute in the microwave.
  9. Add the softened butter and confectioner sugar and vanilla.
  10. Beat together and frost the cake.
Recipe by A Lady In France at https://aladyinfrance.com/9x9-chocolate-cake-recipe/