"Hostess Cupcake Layer Cake is a layer cake version of the classic cupcake, made 100% from scratch. It's fun, nostalgic, and the best tasting cake ever!..."
INGREDIENTS
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7 ounces (2 cups) sifted cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1½ ounces (1/2 cup) sifted cocoa powder, natural or Dutch process (I used Valhrona).
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½ cup lukewarm water
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½ cup sour cream, room temperature*
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½ cup coffee, cooled*
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten*
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4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature*
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1½ cups Homemade Marshmallow Creme, or store bought
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4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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⅔ cup powdered sugar, sifted
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pinch of salt
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1 teaspoon milk or cream (I used cream)
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2 ounces (1/4 cup) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped fine*
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2 ounces (1/4 cup) bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine*
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¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream