Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Grease and flour the cake pans and then line the bottom of the pans with round parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 3

Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl. Add in the eggs one at a time and blend with a handheld mixer.

Step 4

Add in the vanilla and mix to combine.

Step 5

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder in a large bowl.

Step 6

Alternating between the two, slowly add the dry ingredient mixture and beer to the bowl with the butter and sugar. Mix on low speed to combine ingredients.

Step 7

Divide the cake batter evenly between the three cake pans.

Step 8

Bake 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool and then remove the top of each cake with a cake leveler.

Step 10

Mix the frosting by creaming the butter and powdered sugar.

Step 11

Add in the vanilla and whiskey, mixing with a hand mixer.