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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Guestsâ eyes will sparkle when they catch a glimpse of this rich, beautiful layer cake. The dessert serves 12, so itâs ideal for a party or special occasion. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2-2/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup baking cocoa |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup buttermilk |
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules |
1 cup boiling water |
filling: |
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules |
1 teaspoon hot water |
2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate english toffee bits |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; stir into batter.
3. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For filling, in a large bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Add cream and brown sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1-1/3 cups filling; sprinkle with 1/2 cup toffee bits. Repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
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