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3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12
this cake is nothing short of amazing, it is meant to be baked in three pans, baking in anything less will not produce the best results - see my Kittencal's Chocolate Frosting/Icing
Ingredients:
2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon unstant instant coffee granules (for a more intense flavor use 1 teaspoon)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 large eggs
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Set oven to second-lowest rack.
3. Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
4. In a heat proof medium mixing bowl mix together the boiling water with cocoa powder and coffee granules until completely combined; allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until room temperature.
5. In another bowl sift the flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
6. In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy.
7. Add in eggs and beat for about 3-4 minutes.
8. Add in the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture until combined.
9. Divide the mixture evenly beweeen the cake pans.
10. Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done.
By RecipeOfHealth.com