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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Melt 125 grams of dark chocolate with 60 milliliters of water and set aside.
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In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
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In another bowl, beat 125 grams of softened butter, the granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until the mixture is pale.
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Add eggs, one at a time, while continuing to whisk.
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Alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the above mixture, and mix.
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Finally, add the melted chocolate.
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Divide the batter into two buttered and flour cake pans, then bake for approximately 35 minutes.
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In a double boiler, melt 125 grams of dark chocolate then set aside to cool completely.
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In a bowl, whisk 227 grams of softened butter with powdered sugar on low speed for about 1 minute.
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Add vanilla extract and beat again on low speed until everything is well blended.
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Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture and beat at medium speed until everything is smooth.
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Add Nutella and milk. Beat on medium-high speed for another minute.
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Once the cakes cool down, assemble by layer the cake and the frosting.
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Make sure to frost your cake in several increments, placing it in the refrigerator between each layer.