"Treat your guests to this chocolate cake that’s topped with ganache – a chilled dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 eggs
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened dark baking cocoa
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2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups hot water or hot strong brewed coffee
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10 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
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1 1/2 cups whipping cream
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1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
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24 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped
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1 cup whipping cream
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1 tube (0.68 oz) red decorating gel