INGREDIENTS
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For the Chocolate Buttermilk Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/2 cup hot water
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For the Graham Frosting:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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2 – 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
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1 – 2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
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For the Ganache Frosting:
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12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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For the Meringue:
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2 egg whites
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract