Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling

Ohhh yes 😍🍫☕ Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling — this is pure indulgence! Rich, moist chocolate layers infused with coffee flavor, filled with decadent chocolate-rum cream, and perfect for celebrations or any time you want to treat yourself. 🎂✨

Here’s a detailed recipe:

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🍫☕ Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling

Ingredients (for 2-3 layers, 8-inch cake)

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (freshly brewed)
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp dark rum (or more to taste)

For the Mocha Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp strong coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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