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Name: Spooky Halloween Chocolate Cake with Ganache Drip
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled; 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk; 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups (150 g) powdered sugar, sifted; 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate (60-70%), melted and cooled; 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream; 12 oz (340 g) dark chocolate (for ganache drip); 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream (for ganache); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for ganache); Orange food coloring (optional); Black edible glitter or sprinkles for decoration; Butter or nonstick spray (for pans)

Spooky Halloween chocolate cake with ganache drip, decorated with pumpkins, ghosts, spiders and orange sprinkles

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