"This Mocha Chocolate Cake is the ultimate indulgence. A rich dark chocolate cake with a silky mocha swiss meringue buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup strong brewed coffee (hot)
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla
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3 large egg whites
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature, cubed)
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 Tbsp instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tsp hot water, cooled)
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3 oz dark chocolate (chopped, melted, and cooled)
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3 oz dark chocolate
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3 oz heavy whipping cream