Triple Dark Chocolate Cake

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Collin D

subheading: For the cakes:

215g (or 1 cup + 4 teaspoons) granulated sugar

180g (or ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon, packed) light brown sugar

90ml (or ⅓ cup + 2 teaspoons) vegetable oil

1½ large eggs

¾ teaspoon instant coffee granules

45ml (or 3 tablespoons) hot water

180ml (or ¾ cup) buttermilk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

195g (or 1½ cups + 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour

135g (or 1 cup + 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

¾ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon table salt

subheading: For the imbibing syrup:

50g (or ¼ cup) granulated sugar

60ml (or ¼ cup) water

1 teaspoon light rum, optional

subheading: For the chocolate buttercream:

260g (or 1 cup + 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) unsalted butter

500g (or 4 cups) powdered sugar

140g (or 1 cup + 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

160ml (or ½ cup + 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons) heavy whipping cream

pinch of table salt

subheading: For the ganache:

90g (or 3 ounces) dark chocolate

90ml (or ⅓ cup + 2 teaspoons) heavy whipping cream

subheading: To decorate:

Store bought chocolate truffles

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