Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1

   For cakes, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottoms of 3 (9-inch each) round cake pans with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. Step2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

3. Step3

   Whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl; add to dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low until just combined. Add hot coffee. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

4. Step4

   Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 24 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool cake in pans for 10 minutes. Run a thin metal spatula or knife around edges of each cake pan. Invert each cake onto a wire rack; remove pan and parchment paper. Cool completely on wire racks.

5. Step5

   For frosting, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, baking cocoa, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on low until combined. Gradually beat in milk until combined. Beat on high for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.

6. Step6

   To assemble, place a cake layer on a cake plate. Spread 1/2 cup frosting on top. Repeat with second layer, spreading 1/2 cup frosting on top. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.