Chocolate Tahini Cake with Tahini Frosting

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Cake:

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 

1 cup whole milk 

1/2 cup tahini 

1/4 cup flavorless oil 

1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

2 large eggs 

3/4 cup brewed coffee, at room temperature 

Frosting:

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup tahini 

4 cups confectioners' sugar 

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt