Ingredients
For the Cake:
13/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup hottest tap water
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2/3 cup half-and-half For the Frosting:
12 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
11/4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Kahlua
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
