INGREDIENTS
1 1/8
cups/100 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process), plus more for dusting the pans
3/4
cup/175 milliliters whole milk
1 1/2
teaspoons/7 1/2 milliliters vanilla
3
cups/375 grams flour
2
teaspoons/10 grams baking soda
Salt
1 1/2
cups/340 grams (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2
cups/356 grams dark brown sugar
1 1/2
cups/300 grams granulated sugar
6
eggs
5
ounces/143 grams unsweetened chocolate
3/4
cups/170 grams (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1
cup/225 grams whipped cream cheese
1
teaspoon/5 milliliters vanilla
2 1/2
cups/312 grams confectioners’ sugar