"Simply the best chocolate cake I've ever had. Rich, ultra moist, fluffy and that chocolate buttercream is just divine!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup sour cream ( (120mL))
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1 cup buttermilk ( (236mL))
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cup strong hot coffee ( (355mL))
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3/4 cup vegetable oil ( (177mL))
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1 tbs vanilla extract ( (13mL))
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3 cup all-purpose flour ((360g))
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2 2/3 cup granulated sugar ( (533g))
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1/2 cup cocoa powder ( (50g))
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder ( (4.8g))
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1 tbs baking soda ( (14.3g))
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1 tsp kosher salt ((5.7g))
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1 1/2 lb confectioner's sugar (680g)
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1 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (338g) )
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream ( (60mL))
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1/4 cup Cocoa powder ( (25g))
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1 tsp vanilla (optional (5mL))
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1 tsp espresso (optional (5mL))
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1/4 tsp salt ( (1.5g))
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1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate ((45g))
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1/4 cup cacao nibs (or chopped chocolate (about 60 grams))