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Ingredients

• For the cake:

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs

• For the frosting:

• 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Description

Serious Eats