Chocolate Cake

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Eva Hawes

subheading: For the chocolate cake:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional

1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

½ cup canola oil or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup boiling water

subheading: For the chocolate buttercream frosting:

2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature

6 to 7 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

6 to 8 tablespoons heavy cream

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled

Chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, or sprinkles, for decorating, optional

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