19Prepare the coffee frosting by combining coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, then mixing with butter until creamy and fluffy.
20Prepare the coffee frosting by combining coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, then mixing with butter until creamy and fluffy.
21Prepare the coffee frosting by combining coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, then mixing with butter until creamy and fluffy.
22Level out each cake layer using a knife.
23Level out each cake layer using a knife.
24Level out each cake layer using a knife.
25Spread frosting between cake layers and stack them.
26Spread frosting between cake layers and stack them.
27Spread frosting between cake layers and stack them.
28Frost the entire cake.
29Frost the entire cake.
30Frost the entire cake.
31Decorate with coffee beans.
32Decorate with coffee beans.
33Decorate with coffee beans.
34Cut and serve the cake.
35Cut and serve the cake.
36Cut and serve the cake.
Ingredients
1.5 cup black coffee
1.5 cup black coffee
1.5 cup black coffee
2 tsp instant coffee
2 tsp instant coffee
2 tsp instant coffee
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cornstarch
1.5 cup granulated sugar
1.5 cup granulated sugar
1.5 cup granulated sugar
0.66 cup dark brown sugar
0.66 cup dark brown sugar
0.66 cup dark brown sugar
0.5 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
0.5 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
0.5 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
1.5 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp salt
0.75 cup vegetable oil
0.75 cup vegetable oil
0.75 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
1 cup sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
1 cup sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
2 tbsp sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
2 tbsp sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
2 tbsp sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
3 large eggs room temperature
3 large eggs room temperature
3 large eggs room temperature
3 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp vanilla extract
1.75 cup butter room temperature
1.75 cup butter room temperature
1.75 cup butter room temperature
5.5 cups powdered sugar
5.5 cups powdered sugar
5.5 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
2 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
2 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
0.5 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
0.5 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
0.5 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
Equipment
glass bowlwhiskmixing bowlbaking pansovenstand mixerspatulaknifecake stand
Tips
This is the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate.