Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the classic chocolate cake
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3/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
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2/3 cup sour cream
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2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch cubes, softened
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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1 ½ cups sugar
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1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 tbs vanilla extract
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For the chocolate frosting
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180 grams dark chocolate, chopped
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180 grams milk chocolate, chopped
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1 ½ cups heavy cream
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2 tbs light corn syrup or golden syrup
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1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, soft but cool, chopped into 1 inch pieces
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For the chocolate glaze
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180 grams good quality (60-72%) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
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3/4 cups unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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