"This moist Espresso Layer Cake consists of flavorful espresso cake layers with espresso whipped cream filling and espresso buttercream!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Sticks (226 g) unsalted butter, slightly softened
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2 cups (400 g) sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature (you can add eggs to very warm water, to bring to room temp)
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1 cup (242 g) sour cream (we use full fat)
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1/3 cup (81g) milk (we use whole milk)
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3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
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3 cups (342 g) cake flour (plain in the UK) *See substitution below
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3 teaspoons (12g) baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon (4g) salt
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2 Tablespoons Instant Espresso (6g) (you can substitute instant coffee)
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2 rounded teaspoons (2g) espresso powder (you could also use instant coffee)
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1 teaspoon hot water
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2 cups (464g) heavy cream
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1 teaspoon (4g) vanilla extract
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1/4 cup (29g) confectioners sugar
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2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, slightly softened
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6 cups (690g) powdered sugar (sift then measure), more if needed for consistency you like
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3 rounded teaspoons (4g) espresso powder or instant coffee granules
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2 teaspoons hot water
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1 teaspoon (4g) vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (116g) heavy cream, a bit more or less to reach consistency you like
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1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt to cut sweetness (optional)