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Here’s a delicious recipe for a Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream:

Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Mocha Buttercream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water
• ¼ cup heavy cream (more if needed)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low speed until well combined.
3. Add the vanilla extract and dissolved coffee mixture. Beat on medium speed until combined.
4. Add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Assembling the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of mocha buttercream over the top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
3. Decorate as desired (e.g., with chocolate shavings or coffee beans).

Enjoy your Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream!