Lemon Cake with Chocolate Gloppy Frosting

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Cake:

1 stick butter plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup plain, whole milk yogurt

3 eggs

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting:

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Juice of 1/2 lemon and a few grates of zest

2 to 3 grates whole nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

9 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1 teaspoon almond extract