Chocolate sweet potato layer cake with molasses buttercream
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I'm always on the hunt for alternative desserts for the holiday table. As much as I love pumpkin and pecan pie, sometimes you just need something different. And this impressive three-layer cake fits the bill. Lusciously moist chocolate cake infused with sweet potato and fall spices, sandwiched with chocolate ganache and an ultra-buttery molasses meringue buttercream. The hint of molasses in the frosting is both alluring and aromatic, almost espresso-like in its subtle flavor. It may look like an ordinary chocolate cake, but once you take one bite, you'll know it's anything but. In a nutshell, it tastes like November. I'm posting this recipe as part of Blogsgiving Dinner, a virtual Thanksgiving feast hosted by Meghan of Cake 'n Knife and Susannah of Feast + West. When it comes to parties and potlucks, 9 out of 10 times I'll bring dessert to the party, and I figured even a virtual party should be no different. :) Trust me when I say that if you bring this cake to your next gathering,
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