Decadent Mocha Cake: The Ultimate Chocolate Coffee Delight

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (120ml) brewed espresso or strong coffee (cooled)
• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups (440g) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt