INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup + 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 Tablespoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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3 eggs, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups milk, + 2 Tablespoons vinegar to sour the milk
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1 1/2 cups strong black coffee (warm, not hot)
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3/4 cup melted butter (not hot)
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4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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White Frosting
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3/4 cup butter at room temperature
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3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (more or less for desired consistency)
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1/3 cup half and half cream (or whole milk or heavy cream) *more or less for desired consistancy
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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Chocolate Frosting
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3/4 cup butter at room temperature
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (more or less for desired consistency)
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1/3 cup half and half cream (or whole milk or heavy cream) *more or less for desired consistancy
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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Chocolate Ganache
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4 ounces (113g) dark chocolate
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2 Tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup cream
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Garnish * Optional
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2 cups Chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chocolate cake sprinkles,
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2 ounces grated dark chocolate