"This recipe makes a 3-layer 8-inch cake. The buttercream makes more than enough to frost all layers and possibly even the sides if you are into that...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup strong coffee (it can be hot, warm or cool)
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
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1 Tablespoon vanilla
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4 sticks butter
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5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 cup strong coffee, cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 Tablespoon espresso powder
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 Heath Candy Bars, chopped roughly, for topping