"This moist mocha cake recipe is smothered in rich and creamy coffee buttercream spiked with Kahlua liqueur. Truly a cake for coffee lovers!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (380g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract
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½ cup (120g) light sour cream
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2 3/4 cups (330g) all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon espresso powder (or finely ground coffee)
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3 teaspoons (11.2 g) baking powder
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1 teaspoon (5g) salt
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1 ¼ cups (296ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
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4 cups (520g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon espresso powder
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3 tablespoons (45ml) Kahlua
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1 ½ tablespoons (22ml) heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt