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- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 7 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 7 tablespoons warm water
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- coffee ice cream (for serving)
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