INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE
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7.5 ounces bitter-sweet chocolate, chopped
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
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1 cup bourbon
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1/2 cup strong hot hot coffee
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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4 eggs + 2 egg yolks
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1/4 cup canola oil
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2/3 cup plain greek yogurt (I use Chobani 0%)
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3 cups all-pourpouse flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER
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2 1/4 cups peanut butter
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1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cup powered sugar
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CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons meringue powder
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2-4 tablespoon milk
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CHOCOLATE BOURBON GANACHE
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3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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4 ounces heavy cream
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1 tablespoon bourbon
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Chocolate Buckeyes, for topping (optional)