3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake

Name: 3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon unstant instant coffee granules (for a more intense flavor use 1 teaspoon); 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups white sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 large eggs

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Recipe by Kittencalrecipezazz

this cake is nothing short of amazing, it is meant to be baked in three pans, baking in anything less will not produce the best results -- see my recipe#89207

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups boiling water
1

cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon unstant instant coffee granules (for a more intense flavor use 1 teaspoon)
2 ³⁄₄

cups all-purpose flour
2

teaspoons baking soda
¹⁄₂

teaspoon baking powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
1

cup butter, softened
2

cups white sugar
¹⁄₄

cup brown sugar, packed
2

teaspoons vanilla
4

large eggs

DIRECTIONS

Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven to second-lowest rack.
Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a heat proof medium mixing bowl mix together the boiling water with cocoa powder and coffee granules until completely combined; allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until room temperature.
In another bowl sift the flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy.
Add in eggs and beat for about 3-4 minutes.
Add in the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture until combined.
Divide the mixture evenly beweeen the cake pans.
Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done.

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