Big Chocolate Birthday Cake
INGREDIENTS
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4 sticks butter, plus more for greasing
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8 heaping tablespoons cocoa, plus more for dusting
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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4 cups sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups boiling water
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 whole eggs, beaten
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3 cups heavy cream
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24 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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