Cocoa Layer Cake

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Ingredients

cake
  • 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned into cup to measure, then leveled)
  • 1 cup lukewarm water, divided
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour (spooned into cups to measure, then leveled)
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten to blend
frosting
  • 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/3 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
special equipment
  • 3 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 11/2-inch-high sides

Description

Cocoa Powder Makes This Layer Cake Extra Rich With Three Layers Of Chocolate Cake And Frosting.

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