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- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup hottest tap water
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ⅔ cup half-and-half
- For the Frosting:
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Kahlua
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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