Tuxedo Cake

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Ingredients

1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
3/4 cup (62g) 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) canola or vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup (120g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water or coffee*
12 ounces (340g) white chocolate, finely chopped* (three 4-ounce bars)
1/2 cup (120g/ml) heavy cream
1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder*
1/2 cup (120g/ml) heavy cream or whole milk, at room temperature or slightly warmed
1 Tablespoon light corn syrup or honey*
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
optional for garnish: fresh raspberries and mint

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