Layer Cake Recipes | Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups cake flour
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 6 large egg whites, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
• FILLING:
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• ESPRESSO SOAKING LIQUID:
• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 2 tablespoons Marsala wine, Kahlua (coffee liqueur) or rum
• Baking cocoa, for garnish
• Optional: Espresso beans and sweetened whipped cream