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A great, everyday Chocolate Cake - the cake recipe I make most often. Tender, moist crumb, truly tastes of chocolate, one bowl and a whisk. Easy & reliable!
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This eggless chocolate frosting takes a little more time to make than a traditional American buttercream, but not much—and its deep, dark chocolate flavor is well worth the wait.
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American Buttercream
This classic vanilla frosting is as easy as they come.
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This silky-smooth frosting has a mellow sweetness and rich custard flavor that complements coconut cake as readily as it does chocolate.
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Chocolate Swiss Buttercream
With a hint of caramel from toasted sugar, Belgian cassonade, or light brown sugar, this Swiss meringue–based chocolate frosting is rich, complex, and none too sweet.
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