"Chocolate cake layered with espresso ganache filling and covered in smooth caramel buttercream and a caramel drip..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup hot coffee
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2 cups all purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp baking soda
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tsp instant espresso powder
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1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
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1 tbsp salted butter
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup caramel sauce, plus more for decorating (recipe below or sub store-bought)
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1-2 tbsp heavy cream
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Pinch salt
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1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles, optional
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1 tsp instant espresso powder
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract