INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sugar
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1-3/4 cups flour
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heaping 3/4 cups unsweetened 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 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (full fat is best)
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1 cup strong brewed coffee or expresso, cooled
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups brown sugar
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or more to taste)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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6 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature cut up into 6 pieces
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon salt