Cake

• Mix the first 4 ingredients in a boiler and bring to a boil on the stovetop. Let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside.
• Whisk together, blending well the flour, sugar, box of chocolate pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
• Pour the contents of the boiler into the dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer, mix thoroughly.
• Add the eggs, the buttermilk, and the vanilla to the batter. Using a hand mixer, mix thoroughly. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured bundt cake pan.
• Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a cake tester/toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then invert on a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool before frosting.

Frosting

• In a medium mixing bowl add 2 cups of powdered (confectioner's sugar). Set aside.
• In a boiler, add the butter and cocoa. Heat on the stovetop, whisking until well blended., Pour the warm cocoa butter mixture over the confectioner's sugar. With a hand mixer, mix thoroughly. Add the buttermilk and the vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy. Pour the frosting over a slightly warm cake, smoothing over the top and the sides with a spatula.
• Slice and serve. Cake can be served as is, or it is also fantastic with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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