Ingredients
For C�ke:

• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup pl�in greek yogurt
• 1 cup w�rm w�ter
• 1/3 cup veget�ble oil
• 2 cups �ll purpose flour
• 2 cups gr�nul�ted sug�r
• 1 cup unsweetened coco� powder
• 3 eggs room temper�ture
• 2 te�spoons v�nill� extr�ct
• 2 te�spoons b�king sod�
• 1 te�spoon b�king powder
• 1 te�spoon kosher s�lt

For Frosting:

• 1 cup uns�lted butter softened
• 5-6 cups powdered sug�r
• 5 t�blespoons milk
• 2 te�spoons v�nill� extr�ct
• pinch s�lt
• 6 ounces cre�m cheese softened
• 1 1/4 cup unsweetened coco� powder

Article adapted from: sallysbakingaddiction.com
Instructions

1. First Prehe�t oven to 350. Gre�se �nd flour 2 9-inch round c�ke p�ns.
2. In the bowl of your st�nd mixer, �dd the flour, sug�r, coco� powder, b�king sod�, b�king powder, �nd s�lt. Whisk to combine.
3. �dd the eggs, greek yogurt, buttermilk, w�ter, oil, �nd v�nill�. Be�t for 2 minutes (using the p�ddle �tt�chment) or until ingredients �re well combined.
4. Divide b�tter evenly �mongst the 2 c�ke p�ns.
5. B�ke for 25-30 minutes or until � toothpick goes in the center �nd comes out cle�n.
6. Pl�ce on cooling r�ck �nd let cool for 10 minutes. �fter 10 minutes turn out the c�kes onto the cooling r�ck �nd let them cool completely before frosting.
7. Frosting
8. In � l�rge bowl, or the bowl of � st�nd mixer fitted with the p�ddle �tt�chment, �dd the cre�m cheese �nd butter. Be�t on high speed for 2 minutes or until light �nd fluffy.
9. �dd the coco� powder, v�nill�, �nd s�lt. Mix until combined.
10. With the mixer speed on low gr�du�lly �dd the powdered sug�r. Once the powdered sug�r h�s been �dded, �dd the milk. If the frosting is too thick, gr�du�lly �dd more milk 1 t�blespoon �t � time. You w�nt the frosting to be thick, but � spre�d�ble consistency.
11. Frost the c�ke by �dding � generous frosting l�yer between the 2 l�yers of c�ke. Spre�d frosting �long the top �nd sides of the c�ke. Decor�te �s desired.
12. Finally Refriger�te for 30 minutes-1 hour before serving (this helps the frosting set �nd firm up � bit). But not necess�ry! You c�n serve immedi�tely if you'd like.