Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
2 1/4 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup coffee or espresso, brewed
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 package Bahlsen Waffeleten cookies, for garnish (either milk chocolate or dark chocolate variety)
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
12 oz (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Preparation
