Chocolate Cake with Spiced Buttercream

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a 20-cm (8-inch) springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating until the mixture is smooth. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Let cool partially. Unmould and finish cooling on a rack.