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Special-occasion chocolate cake

Special-occasion chocolate cake

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Ingredients 1 cup baking cocoa 2 cups boiling water 1 cup butter, softened 2-¼ cups sugar 4 eggs 1-½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2-¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt GANACHE: 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar FROSTING: 1 cup butter, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar ½ cup baking cocoa ¼ cup 2% milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract GARNISH: ¾ cup sliced almonds, toasted