Five Layer Birthday Cake
"The perfect celebration cake, this five-layer chocolate tower is layered with vanilla buttercream and topped with a silky Swiss meringue buttercream. Enjoy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake Ingredients:
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3 cups sugar
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3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 and 1/2 cups dark cocoa powder, unsweetened
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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3 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons salt
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4 eggs at room temperature
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2 cups buttermilk
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
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1 cup boiling water
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Buttercream Filling:
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1 and 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperture
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6 cups powdered/confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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Swiss Meringue Frosting
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6 egg whites, from large or extra large eggs
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1 and 1/2 cups white sugar
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2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature, cut into 2-TBS pieces
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1 teaspoon almond extract or almond emulsion
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Food coloring, as desired.
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