Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

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Ingredients

1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
1/2 cup (113g/120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup (240g/ml) freshly brewed strong hot coffee or hot water
1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
3–5 Tablespoons (45–75g/ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk), at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
optional for decoration: semi-sweet chocolate chips

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