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WebOct 11, 2018 · Let cool to room temperature. Make the death-by-chocolate buttercream: Beat butter on medium-high speed until soft and creamy, …

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line the bottom and the sides of three 8" (20cm) baking pans with parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides of the pan with butter or oil that the paper sticks to the pan. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Set aside.
3. Make the death-by-chocolate cake layers: In a large mixing bowl with a stand or handheld mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat butter, oil, and sugar until creamy for about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla* and mix until fully incorporated. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Add chocolate and stir just to combine. Add food coloring (amount depending on which food coloring you take – read instructions on the label) and stir to combine. The batter should be black. The batter will be very thick. Transfer to the prepared baking pans equally and spread evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Don't overbake or the cake will be dry. Let cool to room temperature.
4. Make the death-by-chocolate buttercream: Beat butter on medium-high speed until soft and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat on medium-low speed until fully combined and smooth. Add chocolate and stir until creamy. Add food coloring and stir to combine. The buttercream should be black.

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