Chocolate Birthday Layer Cake

Name: Chocolate Birthday Layer Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cup sour cream; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; For the Frosting:; 20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; Pinch salt; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

22m

Total Time

32m

This decadent Chocolate Birthday Layer Cake is perfect for any celebration. Moist and rich, the cake layers are made with cocoa, sour cream, and a hint of espresso, then topped with a velvety smooth frosting made with butter, cocoa, and bittersweet chocolate. A show-stopping dessert for any special occasion.

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