Name: Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake with Coffee-Chocolate Frosting
Yield: Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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