3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon unstant instant coffee granules (for a more intense flavor use 1 teaspoon)
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 large eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Set oven to second-lowest rack.

3. 3

   Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.

4. 4

   In a heat proof medium mixing bowl mix together the boiling water with cocoa powder and coffee granules until completely combined; allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until room temperature.

5. 5

   In another bowl sift the flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.

6. 6

   In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy.

7. 7

   Add in eggs and beat for about 3-4 minutes.

8. 8

   Add in the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture until combined.

9. 9

   Divide the mixture evenly beweeen the cake pans.

10. 10

    Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done.