This is an old recipe for chocolate cake from Ina Garten. This warm, rich, chocolate cake is what I think of when I hear the word "dessert." At least once, everyone should do it.
DRY INGREDIENTS – 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour – 2 cups granulated sugar – 3/4 cup cocoa powder – 2 tsp baking soda – 1 tsp baking powder – 1 tsp salt WET INGREDIENTS – 1 cup buttermilk (I used half-and-half, which worked fine, too!) – 1/2 cup vegetable oil – 2 large eggs – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1 cup hot coffee FOR THE FROSTING – 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped – 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature – 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted – 1 pinch salt – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1/2 cup sour cream