Death by Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CAKE

• 4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 1/4 c. Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 3 tsp. baking soda
• 3 tsp. baking powder

pinch of kosher salt

• 1 1/2 c. melted butter
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1/2 c. strong black coffee
• 2 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

FOR THE FROSTING

• 3 c. butter, softened
• 7 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 1/4 c. cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

pinch of kosher salt

• 3/4 c. heavy cream (plus more if necessary)
• 4 c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line three 8” round cake pans with parchment and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, coffee, buttermilk and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
3. Divide batter evenly among the cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely on wire racks before removing from pans.
4. Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat in heavy cream (adding more by the tablespoon until consistency is creamy but can hold peaks).
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For full instructions please see : www.delish.com

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