INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cake flour , plus extra for dusting pans
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 3/4 cups sugar (12 1/4 ounces)
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10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly
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1 cup buttermilk
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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6 large egg yolks
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3 large egg whites
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Hazelnut Ganache Layer (for filling)
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8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons hazelnut liquor
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Chocolate Frosting Layer (for frosting)
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1 cup butter
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1 cup cocoa
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6 cups powdered sugar
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2/3 cup milk
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2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups dark chocolate, shaved
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8-10 decorated preformed chocolate pieces