Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup hot coffee or hot water
Chocolate Frosting
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3½ cups powdered sugar
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¾ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Hot Fudge Sauce
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¾ cup heavy cream
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
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Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).
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Divide batter evenly and bake 30–35 minutes.
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Cool completely.
Make the Frosting
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Beat butter until creamy.
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Add powdered sugar and cocoa gradually.
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Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
Make Hot Fudge Sauce
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Heat cream, butter, and brown sugar until simmering.
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Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
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Add vanilla and salt.
Assemble
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Frost cake layers generously.
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Pour warm hot fudge sauce over each slice when serving.
Pro Tips
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Use Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
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Warm fudge gently before serving for perfect pour.
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Serve with vanilla ice cream for full dessert-house vibes 🍨
