The hint of chocolate ganache adds the perfect amount of depth to balance out the coffee flavors, and I can’t tell you how much I love the vanilla espresso buttercream. To bring out the richness of the coffee flavor, I’ve paired this coffee layer cake with a vanilla espresso buttercream and a chocolate ganache drip. The texture of the cake is super soft thanks to cake flour (makes for ultra-fluffy cakes!) and a little brown sugar and sour cream for extra moisture. Sounds delicious, right? Just keep in mind that whatever beans you choose will flavor the cake, so choose wisely! PS: isn’t it the best coincidence that my cake ended up matching my favorite coffee mug ever? ![]() I really love these Blue Bottle Coffee beans, because the combination of Congolese and Ethiopian beans produce a chocolatey aroma with undertones of blueberry and cardamom. ![]() The best part about this is you can make yourself an extra cup or two for sipping while you start whipping things together. It all starts with a delicious cup of coffee. The only way to do that is to use rich and aromatic coffee beans in the recipe! So when I set out to configure the perfect coffee layer cake recipe, I wanted to capture the rich and aromatic flavor of the good stuff. I wouldn’t call myself a coffee connoisseur per se, but I know what a good cup tastes like. ![]() I don’t know about your city’s coffee situation, but we Portlanders are spoiled when it comes to good coffee. If you’re reading this, chances are you love coffee as much as I do (or you’re here for a coffee loving friend).
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