Three Layer Chocolate Rose Cake

August 26, 2014

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This lightly floral, rich chocolate cake will be sure to knock anyone's socks off!

For the cake
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup applesauce
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

For the frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tsp rosewater (or to taste)
3- 4 tbsp buttermilk
Food coloring of your choice
Sprinkles of your choice

Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 & butter 3 9" circular pans (or use silicone!) Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, & salt into the bowl of a stand mixerl & mix until combined....
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
583

Sodium
536mg
22% DV

Fat
29g
44% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
79g
26% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

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