Simple Chocolate Cake

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subheading: Simple Chocolate Cake:

2 cups (400 grams) granulated white sugar

1 ¾ cups (245 grams) all-purpose flour

¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup (240 ml) warm water or coffee

1 cup (240 ml) milk

½ cup (120 ml) corn, vegetable, safflower or canola oil

1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

subheading: Chocolate Frosting:

6 ounces (180 grams) semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups (230 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted

1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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