Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup Splenda granular
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 12 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 14 cup butter
  • 14 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 8 ounces powdered sugar (half box)

Method

  • For cake, mix flour, sugar, and baking soda.
  • Melt butter on low heat and add cocoa and water until melted.
  • Add to dry ingredients.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before adding buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
  • For frosting, melt butter and cocoa until ALMOST boiling.
  • Add powdered sugar and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted.
  • It will be slightly lumpy.
  • Pour over warm, not hot, cake.