"A truly, sinfully delicious Devil's Food Cake! Moist, light and just a little fudgy. Perfect for special occasions & easy enough to make whenever!..."
INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup Dutch cocoa powder ( 3 oz. Spoon and level method (Please see notes) )
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1 cup hot coffee (you can also use hot water instead)
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4 oz bittersweet chocolate
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½ cup sour cream (straight from the fridge is fine)
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1 tsp sea salt
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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14 oz unsalted butter (softened (3 ½ sticks))
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16 oz white sugar (2 ¼ cups)
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6 large eggs (at room temperature)
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9 oz flour (2 ⅛ cups, measured by spoon and level method, please see notes)
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2 tsp baking soda (reduce to 1.5 tsp if making 2 layers)
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1 ½ cup egg whites (about 10 - 12 egg whites )
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3 ¾ cups white sugar
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1 tsp salt
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6 sticks unsalted butter (at about 60°F / 16°C and cut into cubes)
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18 oz bittersweet chocolate
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1.5 tsp coffee extract (or a generous ½ tsp instant coffee (optional))