Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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1½ teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup hot coffee or hot water
For the Nougat-Style Cream Filling
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2½ cups powdered sugar
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½ cup marshmallow cream
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Layer
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1½ cups caramel sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
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1 cup roasted salted peanuts
For the Chocolate Ganache
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1½ cups heavy cream
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12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra shine)
Preparation Time
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Prep time: 45 minutes
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Bake time: 30–35 minutes
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Assembly time: 30 minutes
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Chill time: 1–2 hours
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Total time: Approximately 3 hours
Step-by-Step Instructions
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