3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven to second-lowest rack.
Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
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.
In another bowl sift the flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy.
Add in eggs and beat for about 3-4 minutes.
Add in the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture until combined.
Divide the mixture evenly beweeen the cake pans.
Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done.
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