Cappuccino Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha Frosting

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1 ¾ c all-purpose flour
• ¾ t baking powder
• ¾ t baking soda
• ¼ t salt
• 1 T instant espresso powder
• 1 t vanilla extract
• + 13 more ingredients
• • 1 ¹/₃ c buttermilk
  • ²/₃ c unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 1 ²/₃ c granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • Frosting:
  • 1 ½ t instant espresso powder
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 3 T milk, divided
  • ½ c unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 3 c powdered sugar
  • 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetned chocolate, melted
  • 2 T chopped dark chocolate, optional

Preheat oven to 350F. Coat two 9-inch round layer pans with baking spray. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk espresso powder and vanilla with buttermilk in a medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at...

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