Mocha Cheesecake Layer Cake with Coffee Frosting

• 220 g flour (1 + ¾ cup)
• 65 g cocoa powder (¾ cup)
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 400 g granulated sugar (2 cups)
• 240 ml buttermilk (at room temperature)
• 120 ml vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 240 ml hot coffee

Mocha Frosting

• 230 g butter (softened)
• 500 g powdered sugar (4 cups)
• 50 g cocoa powder (½ cup)
• 2 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water
• 80 ml cream (⅓ cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Garnish

• Chocolate shavings/curls
• Coffee beans or chocolate-covered espresso beans

This stunning cake layers a smooth coffee-infused cheesecake between two moist mocha cake layers. The final touch—a rich, coffee-kissed mocha frosting—brings everything together with depth and elegance. Each layer enhances the others: the creamy cheesecake softens the bold cocoa, while the coffee notes brighten the overall flavor profile.

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