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-Adapted from Hershey's Chocolate
+Adapted from Hershey's Chocolate and AddAPinch.com
3750 cal/recipe
+ 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
+ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
+ 1 tsp salt
++ 1 tsp espresso powder
+ 2 large eggs
+ 1 c milk or buttermilk
+ 1/2 c vegetable oil
+ 2 tsp vanilla extract
-+ 1 c very hot coffee or water
++ 1 c very hot water
## Directions
+ Invert pans onto wire rack to drop cakes and cool cakes completely before frosting.
## Note
+The espresso poweder and hot water can be substituted with strong, hot coffee.
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A different flavor of extract can be used (in place of vanilla) to add a different dimension to the cake. Examples include Kahlua, orange, or almond.
Some eaters like to lightly sprinkle flaky salt on top of the frosted cake for a lovely visual display and a tangy counterpart to the sweetness.