"Leonard Botello IV shares a longtime family recipe that’s become a staple at the Houston joint...."
INGREDIENTS
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1½ cups butter, softened
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups Ghirardelli cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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7 cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup milk
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butter, for greasing the pan
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3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1½ cups Ghirardelli cocoa powder
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1½ teaspoons salt
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3 cups granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup whipping cream
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 eggs
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1½ teaspoons espresso powder
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1 cup boiling water