Double Chocolate Party Cake
"Decadent chocolate butter cake filled and frosted with a rich, creamy and not-so-sweet chocolate fudge frosting and topped with a medley of sprinkles...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 sticks (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 3/4 cups (450 g) packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
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3 eggs, at room temperature
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1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup (90 g) Dutch-process dark cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/3 cups (320 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
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1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons (10 ml) white vinegar
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For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
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1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup (60 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1/2 cup (60 g) dark cocoa powder, sifted
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1/3 cup (80 ml) hot water
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1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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10 ounces (290 g) milk chocolate, chopped, melted and cooled slightly
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5 ounces (150 g) dark chocolate, chopped, melted and cooled slightly
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Sprinkle medley, for decorating (see Sweetapolita's Notes)
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Instructions
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