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Layers of chocolate cake get stacked with luscious caramel sauce, crisped-rice crunch, and a rich chocolate frosting for this fully loaded indulgence.

• Unsalted butter, for pan
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
• 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup crisped-rice cereal
• 6 ounces milk chocolate, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water
• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 pound semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

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