"This magnificent cake has three layers of moist, tender chocolate with a hint of cinnamon and a silky chocolate ganache. Slideshow: Cake Recipes..."
INGREDIENTS
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Unsalted butter, for greasing
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3 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
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9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
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2 cups hot brewed coffee
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup canola oil
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1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
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3 cups sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
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1/3 cup hot brewed coffee
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Sugared cranberries, for garnish (see Note)