Ultimate Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

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subheading: For cake:

2 cups / 400 g granulated sugar

1 ¾ cups / 220 g all-purpose flour

1 cup / 120 g dark or dutch-processed cocoa powder *

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup / 240 g buttermilk

1 cup / 240 g boiling water

¾ cup / 160 g vegetable oil or light olive oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

subheading: For Fudge Frosting:

2 cups / 452 g (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

2 ½ cups / 300 g powdered sugar, sifted

1 ¼ cups / 150 g dark or Dutch processed cocoa powder*, sifted

½ cup / 120 g full fat sour cream, at room temperature

½ cup / 120 g hot water

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

pinch fine sea salt

10 ounces / 280 g 60 to 70% dark chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm

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