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# **Decadent Chocolate Cake – The Ultimate Indulgence!**
Perfect for **birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself**, this cake is sure to impress. Whether you serve it with a scoop of ice cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of ganache, every bite is pure indulgence.
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### **For the Chocolate Cake:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup hot coffee or hot water
### **For the Chocolate Frosting:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ cup heavy cream