Chocolate Mocha Cake with Coffee Swiss Meringue Buttercream
"Mocha Cake is made up of eight luscious chocolate cake layers frosted with coffee flavored Swiss meringue buttercream and topped with toasted hazelnuts...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 large (260g) egg whites
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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2 cups (454g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 Tbsp (24g) espresso powder*
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1 Tbsp (15mL) hot water
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2 tsp hazelnut extract
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handful of toasted hazelnuts for decorating
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chocolate shavings for decorating
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2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp instant espresso powder
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup (177mL) oil
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3/4 cup (177mL) buttermilk
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3/4 cup (177mL) brewed coffee
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1 tsp hazelnut extract
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