Name: Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha Frosting and Almonds
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or coffee crystals; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Skip to main content

Image may contain Food Dessert Cake Torte Confectionery Sweets and Birthday Cake

Recipe notes

Back to top