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Prepare Frosting:
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In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cream and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 6 minutes.
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Add the chocolate and butter and stir until melted.
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Pour into a bowl and stir in the vanilla.
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Let the frosting cool, whisking gently from time to time.
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Dont overwhip or youll create air bubbles!!
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OH NO
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Prepare Cake:
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Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
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Butter the bottom of two 9-inch cake pans.
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Line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter and flour the parchment and the sides of the pans.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, mixing on low speed.
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Mix in the eggs, oil, and milk.
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Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
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Reduce the speed to low and mix in the water.
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The batter will be soupy.
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Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and cool on a cooling rack for 5 minutes, then turn the layers out onto the rack and cool completely.
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When the cakes have cooled, check the frosting.
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It should have the consistency of mayonnaise.
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If it is still too thin, allow it to cool longer.
