Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake with Homemade Frosting

Name: Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake with Homemade Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Chocolate Frosting; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature; 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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"This cake with dark chocolate frosting is an irresistible temptation, perfect for a birthday celebration or dinner party...."

INGREDIENTS

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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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3/4 cup boiling water

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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature

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2 cups granulated sugar

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2 large eggs

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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

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1 cup buttermilk

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2 cups all-purpose flour

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Chocolate Frosting

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3 cups confectioners' sugar

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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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1/2 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature

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3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream

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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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