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Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe (for cake and cupcakes)
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INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 3/4 cups (347g) granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (63g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (119 ml) vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (237 ml) hot water
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1 cup (237 ml) buttermilk
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
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Frosting:
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1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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5 cups (565g) powdered sugar
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1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons (75ml) milk (use regular milk for best results)
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