"A glorious chocolate cake with warm spices topped with a luxurious frosting of mascarpone and whipped cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (84 g) unsweetened cocoa
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2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 cups (248 g) granulated sugar
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1 cup ( 213 g) brown sugar, packed
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1 1/2 tablespoon (12 g) cinnamon
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2 teaspoons (12 g) baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon (1.3 g) cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon (3 g) fine sea salt
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2 cups (473 ml) whole or 2% milk
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1 cup (237 ml) vegetable oil
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic, white or apple cider vinegar
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1 1/2 tablespoons (22 ml) vanilla
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8 oz. (227 g) mascarpone cheese (softened)
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1/2 tablespoon (4 g) cinnamon up to 1 tablespoon (8 g)
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2 teaspoons (9 g) vanilla
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1 cup (114 g) powdered sugar
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pinch of salt
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2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream