Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing

Name: Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 2 cups white sugar; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 cup milk (or more depending on the consistency); 1 1/2 cups ultrafine powdered sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted and room temperature); 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder (more if you wish); 1/4 cup milk

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup milk (or more depending on the consistency)
1 1/2 cups ultrafine powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons butter (unsalted and room temperature)
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder (more if you wish)
1/4 cup milk

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2

Grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round pans.
3

In a large saucepan, melt butter.
4

Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5

Beat eggs and sugar until light in color, then add melted butter and vanilla.
6

Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
7

Add little by little the milk until obtaining a smooth mix (not too runny) Spread batter into prepared pans and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
8

Do not overcook.
9

To make frosting (for an 8 inch layer cake): Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and then add enough milk to get a smooth (not runny, not like concrete) consistency.
10

Usually 1/4 cup to start is good.
11

Make sure everything is blended together.
12

Refrigerate while cake is cooking and cooling, then frost the cake.