Chocolate-Habanero Cake with Chocolate-Avocado Buttercream
"Go south of the border with Hartwood's chocolate cake, which sneaks in chile powder and avocado...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon finely ground coffee
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
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Pinch habanero powder
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1 1/4 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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For the Buttercream:
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6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and softened
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1 ripe avocado—halved, pitted and mashed
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch kosher salt
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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