INGREDIENTS
•
Chocolate Cake Layers
•
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
•
1 cup hot brewed coffee
•
2 cups sugar
•
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
•
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
•
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
•
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
•
3/4 teaspoons salt
•
2 large eggs
•
1/2 cup vegetable oil
•
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
•
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
•
Marshmallow, or Seven Minute Frosting
•
2 large egg whites
•
1/2 cup sugar
•
1/4 cup light corn syrup
•
2 tablespoons water
•
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
•
Ganache Frosting
•
1/2 pound fine-quality semisweet chocolate
•
1/2 cup heavy cream
•
1 tablespoon sugar
•
1 tablespoons light corn syrup
•
2 tablespoons unsalted butter