Chelsweets Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Vanilla Buttercream

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Nonstick cooking spray

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon espresso powder

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon vinegar

Salted Caramel Vanilla Buttercream, recipe follows

Salted Caramel Vanilla Buttercream:

4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature

8 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup heavy cream