Moist Chocolate Cake with Tiramisu Flavor - Coffee Layers and Mascarpone Cream - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar (210g)
• 1 1/3 cup plain flour (175g)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder (Dutch Processed preferred) (35g)
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup buttermilk (160g) - or use 2/3 cup milk with 2 tsp of lemon juice or vinegar, mixed together
• 1/3 cup hot water (80g)
• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1/2 cup oil, like vegetable oil (100g)
• 1/3 cup sugar (75g)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups chilled whipping cream (480g)
• 6 oz mascarpone cheese, just slightly cooler than room temp
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting the top
• 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee (do not use all) (80g)