→ Cake Base
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 cup dark brown sugar, packed tightly
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, measured carefully
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2 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons espresso powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa, sifted
→ Wet Ingredients
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons butter, softened for greasing
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/2 cup buttermilk, warmed to room temperature
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1 1/2 cups boiling water or hot coffee
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1 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream, brought to room temperature
→ Chocolate Frosting
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa
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1/3 cup sour cream
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Pinch of salt
22 -
1 1/4 cups sugar
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1 cup dark chocolate chips