"Here’s the cake that pleases both sides of the aisle, a cake of compromise, perhaps, but also true to its convictions...."
INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable oil spray, for misting the pan
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1
(15.25-ounce) package yellow or butter cake mix
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4 tbsp
(half a 3.4-ounce package) vanilla instant pudding mix
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3 lg
eggs
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1 ¼ c
buttermilk, preferably whole milk
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12 tbsp
(1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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2 tsp
vanilla extract
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½ tsp
almond extract (optional)
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Sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
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½ c
(packed) dark brown sugar
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½ c
granulated sugar
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6 tbsp
unsalted butter
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⅓ c
whole milk
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1 c
(6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tbsp
unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp
vanilla extract
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¼ tsp
salt