triple layer chocolate latte cake

Ingredients For triple layer chocolate latte cake

• 1 c

  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 c

  all purpose flour
• 3 1/2 c

  sugar
• 2 Tbsp

  baking soda
• 2 tsp

  salt
• 2 lg

  eggs
• 2 c

  buttermilk
• 1/2 c

  vegetable oil
• 2 c

  brewed hot coffee
• unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting pans
• FROSTING
• 1 c

  vegetable shortening
• 1 c

  lightly salted butter, room temp
• 2 Tbsp

  meringue powder
• 1 tsp

  vanilla extract
• 1 tsp

  butter flavoring
• 1/4 tsp

  lemon extract
• 1/4 tsp

  orange extract
• 2 lb

  powdered sugar
• 4-6 Tbsp

  water, depending on consistency desired
• 1/4 tsp

  table salt