INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKES:
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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Salt
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1 cup vegetable oil
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2/3 cup warm water (about 100 degrees)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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6 large eggs, room temperature, separated
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FOR ASSEMBLING:
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Vegetable oil, cooking spray
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6 cups chocolate ice cream (3 pints)
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FOR THE MERINGUE:
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12 large egg whites, room temperature
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3 cups sugar
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Pinch of cream of tartar