Ingredients
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour 
1/2 cup granulated sugar 
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt 
1 cup whole milk 
1/2 cup vegetable oil 
2 large eggs 
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water 
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Add Coffee:
Stir in the boiling water and instant coffee granules until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Divide and Bake:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool Cakes:
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and brewed coffee, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Top the cake with the frosting and garnish with chocolate shavings. Enjoy this decadent Chocolate Cappuccino Cake, perfect for any coffee and chocolate lover!