"Our cake boasts a deeply chocolaty crumb, plush frosting, and a fuss-free method. Plus, it taught us something new about cocoa powder...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
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1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup whole milk
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
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3/4 cup (2 1/4 ounces) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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FROSTING
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1 pound milk chocolate, chopped
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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16 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces and softened