Dense and Moist Chocolate Espresso Layer Cake

By carvalhohm

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Ingredients

• CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
• 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
• 2 c sugar
• 3/4 c cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 c strong black coffee, cooled
• 1 c buttermilk
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 1 tsp real vanilla extract
• 1/2 c margarine, softened
• 2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
• 3 c powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 2 tsp real vanilla extract

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from community.qvc.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer.

2. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.

3. Beat at medium speed for two minutes. Batter will be thin.

4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan or two 9 inch cake pans.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes for a 9x13, or 30-35 minutes for layer pans.

6. Combine frosting ingredients and mix with a hand or stand mixer. Spread frosting on cooled cakes.