INGREDIENTS
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Cakes
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2 3/4 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 cups (360g) sugar
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3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (230g) whole milk
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Coffee liqueur soak
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3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
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2 tablespoons espresso powder
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3 tablespoons sugar
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3/4 cup (170g) hot coffee
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Frosting
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2 cups (450g) heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2/3 cup (71g) confectioners' sugar
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1 cup (227g/8oz) mascarpone cheese
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Garnish
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Cocoa powder, to dust tops
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Chocolate shards or shavings