Ingredients
Serves: 12
2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
23/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
21/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup very cold heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
31/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation