chocolate decadence cake

How To Make chocolate decadence cake

• 1

  In a medium saucepan, heat coffee over medium heat until just before boiling. If you don't have any brewed, simply combine two cups of water with two tablespoons instant coffee.
• 2

  Turn off heat and add cocoa. Whisk until combined and cocoa is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
• 3

  Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour three 9" round cake pans. Set aside.
• 4

  In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• 5

  In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 6

  Add sour cream and vanilla. Mix well.
• 7

  Switch mixer to low and add flour mixture alternating with cooled cocoa mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
• 8

  Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25 minutes or inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• 9

  Cool layers for 10 minutes in pans then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.
• 10

  For frosting: Place cocoa and butter into a large mixing bowl, add vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined.
• 11

  Switch mixer to low and add powdered sugar. Mix until combined. Mixture will look crumbly.
• 12

  Slowly pour in milk. Mixture will come together. Then, turn mixer to high and whip for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. If frosting is too dry, add more milk. If too loose, add more sugar or cocoa.
• 13

  Frost cake and decorate as desired.
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