Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting Recipe
"As if this chocolate layer mocha cake wasn't enough, it's made with strong coffee and mascarpone cheese. You have been warned...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups cake flour
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3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
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4 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water
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1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
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1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
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1 1/3 cups sugar
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2 8-ounce containers chilled mascarpone cheese
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Bittersweet chocolate curls (optional)
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