Katrinas Bacon-Laced Chocolate Cake
"Yes, you read that correctly. Bacon and chocolate -- everyone's favorite indulgences -- together at last. It's a perfectly decadent combination, and an ideal cake for a dad's birthday bash! The chopped bacon goes in the frosting, not the cake, so leave it out if you want a vegetarian-friendly dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 vanilla beans
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4 eggs
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5 slices bacon
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12 ounces 62% to 65% dark chocolate bar, chopped
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2 cups whipping cream
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5 drops liquid smoke
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Edible rose petals (optional)
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