INGREDIENTS
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for the cake:
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~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (I used Nestle)
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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2 and 1/4 cups Swan’s Down Cake Flour
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1 cup sour cream (not reduced-fat)
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1 cup boiling water for the buttercream frosting:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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3 oz. (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled