INGREDIENTS
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2+1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1+1/4 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder
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2+1/2 cups sugar
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2+1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1+1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1+1/4 teaspoons salt
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2 large whole eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk
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1+1/4 cups milk
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1+1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1+1/4 cups warm water
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Caramel buttercream frosting
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6 egg whites
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1 + 1/4 cups sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small cubes
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3/4 cup pre made caramel sauce