"This Devil's Food Sheet Cake with Rich Chocolate Buttercream is the perfect recipe for chocolate lovers! This recipe comes from 'Zoë Bakes Cakes', the new book from Zoë François!..."
INGREDIENTS
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280g All-purpose flour
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400g granulated sugar
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50g Dutch processed cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp kosher salt
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300g strong hot coffee
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30g rum or brandy (I used 30g more coffee)
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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240g buttermilk, at room temperature
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115g neutral oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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90g Heavy whipping cream
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165g unsalted butter
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¾ tsp espresso powder
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⅛ tsp kosher salt
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315g bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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225g powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy