It may not seem like it at first but you will be glad this recipe was split, this was done to keep you focused and prevent you from being discouraged to attempt making this cake.
Ingredients
Classic Chocolate Cake:
- butter or nonstick cooking spray, for the pans
- 2 and 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
- 1 cup (95 grams) unsweetened non-alkalized cocoa powder
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (150 ml) grapeseed oil
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot, strong-brewed coffee
Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons diced unsalted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Earl Grey Buttercream:
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2 cups (4 sticks/450 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/4 cup (12 grams) loose Earl Grey tea
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1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (150 ml) large egg whites
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1 and 1/4 cup (250 grams) granulated sugar
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
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