Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake

Name: Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped; 1 3/4 cup cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water; Chocolate Cream Frosting (click for recipe); Garnish 1 1/4 cups finely shaved bittersweet or semisweet chocolate for garnish, optional

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"This delicious layer cake is the essence of chocolate and would be welcome as the centerpiece of any party or gathering. The cake batter is versatile and can be used to make other desserts. Here the layers are combined with a rich chocolate frosting...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

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1 3/4 cup cake flour

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1 teaspoon baking soda

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

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1 cup sugar

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2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

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2 large eggs

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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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1 cup sour cream

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1 teaspoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water

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Chocolate Cream Frosting (click for recipe)

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Garnish 1 1/4 cups finely shaved bittersweet or semisweet chocolate for garnish, optional

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