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Chocolate Layer Cake

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15 Ingredients
6 ozs SCHARFFEN BERGER 99% Cacao Unsw...
2 cups sifted cake flour
1-1/2 tsps baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup plus ¼ cup granulated sugar, ba...
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs plus 2 eggs separated
1 generous cup sour cream
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
12 ozs SCHARFFEN BERGER 70% Cacao Bit...
12 ozs (1-1/2 cups) or 1 can evaporat...
6 Tbsps unsalted butter
2 Tbsps Tia Maria, coffee liquor plus...
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Calories per gram: 3.6
Total fat: High
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Old-fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake

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11 Ingredients
12 Tbsps (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butt...
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus ex...
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, coarsley...
1/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
1 3/4 C sugar
1 1/2 tsps baking soda
1 tsp table salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsps vanilla extract
4 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
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Calories per gram: 3.3
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

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12 Ingredients
10 Tbsps (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butt...
2 cups plus 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour...
1 1/2 tsps baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 tsps instant coffee or espresso...
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2/3 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
Caramel Buttercream
Caramelized Cobwebs and Licorice Spiders
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Nutrition by Foodily 83% match
Calories per gram: 3.1
Total fat: High
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Classic Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 47 mins

16 Ingredients
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 t instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1 stick (8 T) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 t vanilla extract
2 sticks (16 T) unsalted butter, soft...
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 T vanilla extract
6 oz. good-quality unsweetened chocol...
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.1
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Pumpkin Layer Cake

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17 Ingredients
20 Tbsps (2 1/2 sticks) soft unsalted...
2 cups flour, more for dusting
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup plain pumpkin purée, canned...
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
10 ozs unsweetened chocolate, prefera...
1 tsp vanilla extract.
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 4.2
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Stout Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting

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Cook time: 6 hrs 37 mins

13 Ingredients
3 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
14 Tbsps (1 3/4 sticks) salted butter...
1 1/4 cups plus 3 Tbsps sugar
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup chocolate stout, regular stou...
2/3 cup freshly brewed strong coffee
1 lb bittersweet chocolate (54% to 60...
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tsp instant espresso powder
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.9
Total fat: High
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A Blissful Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 3 hrs 40 mins

19 Ingredients
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsps boiling water
2 2/3 cups bleached all-purpose flour
2 tsps baking powder
1 1/4 tsps baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsps vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups plus 2 Tbsps sour cream
9 ozs unsweetened chocolate, melted a...
13 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted and...
4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Large pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups plus 2 Tbsps sour cream
2 Tbsps heavy cream
2 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.7
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frostings

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24 Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 & 1/2 tsps baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 & 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 & 1/2 cups firmly packed light brow...
6 large eggs, at room temperature
9 ozs unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 & 1/8 cups buttermilk
1 & 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
3/8 cup sour cream
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ozs cream cheese, softened
3 & 3/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
3 Tbsps heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsps Frangelico
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
16 ozs cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
3 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
2 Tbsps sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Nutrition by Foodily 96% match
Calories per gram: 3.8
Total fat: High
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Very Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

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15 Ingredients
1 cup milk
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, broken i...
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) sweet butter
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/4 tsp. salt
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.4
Total fat: High
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Double-layer Chocolate Cake

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Cook time: 48 mins

12 Ingredients
1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter, at room tem...
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, melted (...
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened c...
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sour cream
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.0
Total fat: High
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White Chocolate Truffle And Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

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Cook time: 8 hrs 3 mins

19 Ingredients
6 ozs bittersweet (not unsweetened) o...
1 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ro...
2 tsps vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter,...
1 lb good-quality white chocolate (su...
1/2 tsp almond extract
4 Tbsps amaretto or other almond liqueur
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.7
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 1 hr 39 mins

14 Ingredients
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tsps vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
8 Tbsps (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsps baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups granulated sugar
6 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 Tbsps unsalted butter, room tempera...
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Calories per gram: 3.8
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Layer Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting

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Cook time: 2 hrs 30 mins

18 Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not...
1 1/2 tsps baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, sof...
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs at room temperature for...
2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted an...
1 1/2 tsps vanilla
1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
2/3 cup whole milk
3 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter...
8 oz milk chocolate, melted and cooled
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.4
Total fat: High
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Fudge Almond Layer Cake

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Cook time: 4 hrs 52 mins

24 Ingredients
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups cake flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup hot coffee
1 tsp. vanilla
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate c...
Mocha Filling Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 Tbsp. instant coffee
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, divided
To Finish:
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted*
1/4 cup caramel candies (about 1 oz)
1 Tbsp. water
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Nutrition by Foodily 92% match
Calories per gram: 3.4
Total fat: High
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Our Favourite Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 1 day 1 hr 22 mins

15 Ingredients
1 cup butter , softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-1/2 cups butter , softened
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tbsp vanilla
3 cups icing sugar
6 oz unsweetened chocolate , chopped,...
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 4.1
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Cook time: 1 hr 12 mins

16 Ingredients
1 Tbsp baking soda
4 eggs
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, sof...
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
8 Tbsps (1 stick) unsalted butter, so...
8 ozs unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup cooled coffee
4 tsps pure vanilla extract
2 tsps pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups sour cream
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups hot coffee
3 cups sifted cake flour
6 cups confectioners' sugar
16 ozs cream cheese, softened at room...
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.5
Total fat: High
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Old-fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 45 mins

14 Ingredients
1/2 cup water
3 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 Tbsp instant coffee powder
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ro...
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 4.0
Total fat: High
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Cappuccino Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 55 mins

15 Ingredients
6 Tbsps water
3 Tbsps sugar
1 Tbsp instant coffee powder
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsps instant coffee powder
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ro...
2 large eggs
2 tsps vanilla extract
Fudge Frosting
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 2.9
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake

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Cook time: 2 hrs 37 mins

16 Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ro...
1 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, finely ch...
2 ozs unsweetened chocolate, grated
8 large egg whites
5 ozs semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 cup chilled whipping cream
3 Tbsps sugar
1 1/2 Tbsps bourbon
12 pecan halves
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 5.2
Total fat: High
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Smith Island Ten-layer Cake

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Cook time: 36 mins

12 Ingredients
8 ozs (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at...
3 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 heaping tsp baking powder
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tsps vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
5 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 ozs (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 to 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.4
Total fat: High
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Classic Chocolate Layer Cake

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17 Ingredients
Butter for greasing pans
2 cups all-purpose flour , plus extra...
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1 1/2 tsps baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick (8 Tbsps) unsalted butter , m...
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 sticks (16 Tbsps) unsalted butter ,...
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
6 ozs good-quality unsweetened chocol...
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Nutrition by Foodily 100% match
Calories per gram: 3.6
Total fat: High
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Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake With Coffee-chocolate Frosting

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Cook time: 5 hrs 55 mins

19 Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
2 Tbsps instant espresso powder
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate, finely c...
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cu...
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tsps instant espresso powder
1/4 tsp salt
16 ozs semisweet chocolate, finely ch...
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Calories per gram: 3.9
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Crunch Layer Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting

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Cook time: 4 hrs 3 mins

16 Ingredients
4 ozs unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup hot water
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ro...
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 lb milk chocolate, chopped
4 1.4-oz chocolate-covered English to...
7 ozs milk chocolate (such as one Her...
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Calories per gram: 3.1
Total fat: High
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Chocolate Buttermilk Layer Cake With Chocolate Pudding Frosting

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Cook time: 4 hrs 48 mins

16 Ingredients
2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not...
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsps double-acting baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter,...
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 Tbsps cornstarch
2 ozs unsweetened chocolate, chopped...
1 cup boiling water
1 Tbsp orange-flavored liqueur
2 Tbsps unsalted butter, cut into pie...
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Calories per gram: 3.0
Total fat: Med
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Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cook time: 1 hr 21 mins

16 Ingredients
Chocolate Cake:
1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated_sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose_flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) cocoa_powder
1 tsp (5 mL) each baking_powder and b...
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) buttermilk
Chocolate Icing:
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Unsalted_butter,...
1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping_cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla
3 cups (750 mL) icing_sugar
6 oz (175 g) Unsweetened_chocolate, c...
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Calories per gram: 4.1
Total fat: High
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