"An easy recipe for triple chocolate layer cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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1 and 3/4 cup (350g) granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not dutch processed)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk1
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
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2 large eggs, at room temperature2
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) freshly brewed strong hot coffee3
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1.25 cups (2.5 sticks or 290g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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3-4 cups (360-480g) confectioners' sugar
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3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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3-5 Tablespoons (45-75ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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optional for decoration: 15 oz (1.5 bags) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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