Velvet Devil's Food Layer Cake with Coffee-Part 1 Recipe

Name: Velvet Devil's Food Layer Cake with Coffee-Part 1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons instant coffee, espresso or instant coffee; 1 cup water boiling; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ tablespoons butter unsalted, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs room temperature; 1 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Coffee Buttercream Frosting; 1 tablespoon instant coffee; 1 tablespoon liqueur coffee flavor, such as kahlua; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 pound butter softened, unsalted; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons eggs beaten

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant coffee, espresso or instant coffee
1 cup water boiling
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ tablespoons butter unsalted, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coffee Buttercream Frosting
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1 tablespoon liqueur coffee flavor, such as kahlua
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 pound butter softened, unsalted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons eggs beaten

1
For the cake, adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease two 8x1 1/2 round baking pans with shortening.
3
Line pan bottoms with waxed or parchment paper; grease paper as well.
4
Dust with flour; tap out excess.
5
Mix cocoa and instant coffee in small bowl; add boiling water and mix until smooth.
6
Cool to room temperature, then stir in vanilla.
7
Beat butter in bowl of electric mixer set at medium-high speed (#4 on Kitchen Aid) until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds.
8
Gradually sprinkle in sugar; beat until mixture is fluffy and almost white, 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Add eggs one at a time, beating 1 full minute after each addition.

1685

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons instant coffee, espresso or instant coffee, 1 cup water boiling, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Velvet Devil's Food Layer Cake with Coffee-Part 1 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Velvet Devil's Food Layer Cake with Coffee-Part 1

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