Preheat oven & prepare cake pans. Follow recipe steps to prepare cake batter & divide between 2 pans. Bake for 15-18 min. and let cool on wire rack.
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Make Frosting
Add cheeses & butter to stand mixer bowl & beat until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, then vanilla. Scrape sides & beat another 2-3 minutes
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Brush
Brush layers of cake with espresso. Place 1 layer on cake stand & add frosting. Repeat with next layer (espresso side up) and final layer (espresso side down).
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Decorate
Add icing to top of cake & frost with offset spatula. Use a piping bag to decorate top of cake & use a sifter to dust cocoa powder on top.
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