Barb'S Chocolate Cake

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the following ingredients one at a time, beating well after each addition: eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, oil, 1/2 cup cocoa, buttermilk and vanilla. (Instead of buttermilk you can use 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine, 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar.)
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.
3. Place batter in two greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over each pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool.
4. To Make the Icing: Begin by beating together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar and 2/3 cup cocoa; add 1 teaspoon vanilla, milk and coffee. Beat until very smooth. Add more confectioners' sugar until you obtain the consistency you want. Spread on cake.

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7365/barbs-chocolate-cake/ (may not work)