Unsalted butter, for greasing
125 grams (about 1 cup) awesome-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
90 grams dark chocolate, chopped
360 milliliters (about 1 1/2 cups) hot coffee
310 grams (about 2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
10 grams (2 teaspoons) baking soda
5 grams (1 teaspoon) baking powder
600 grams (about 3 cups) sugar
180 milliliters (about 3/4 cup) vegetable oil
6 grams (1 teaspoon) kosher salt
5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
3 large eggs
360 milliliters (about 1 1/2 cups) buttermilk
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Italian Meringue Buttercream:
369 grams (about 1 3/4 cups) sugar
125 grams (about 1/2 cup) water
20 grams (about 1 tablespoon) light corn syrup
Pinch kosher salt
170 grams egg whites
Pinch cream of tartar
452 to 565 grams (4 to 5 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed, at cool room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
Chocolate Feuilletine Crunch:
4 ounces great-quality dark chocolate
4 ounces great-quality milk chocolate
2 to 4 ounces feuilletine flakes
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