Kahlua Chocolate Cake with Kahlua Buttercream Frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray cake pans with pam baking spray, set aside

Step 2

Using a standing mixer, combine all cake ingredients and mix until combined and smooth

Step 3

Divide the batter between the three pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Step 4

Allow to cool completely on the counter

Step 5

Using a standing mixer, beat all ingredients until combined, smooth and stiff peaks form

Step 6

Scoop about 1 1/2 C frosting into the piping bag and set aside

Step 7

Using a small pot, heat up the heavy whipping cream until steaming

Step 8

While heavy whipping cream is heating up, place chocolate chips into a heat-proof bowl

Step 9

Once the heavy whipping cream is heated, pour over the chocolate chips

Step 10

Allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth

Step 11

Pour ganache into the squeeze bottle

Step 12

Using the cake leveler cut the domes off the cake and place one cake slice onto the cake round

Step 13

Scoop 1 C frosting onto the cake slice and smooth evenly

Step 14

Place a second cake slice on top of the first slice

Step 15

Scoop another 1 C frosting onto the second cake slice and smooth evenly

Step 16

Place the last layer of cake slice on top

Step 17

Using remaining frosting, frost entire cake

Step 18

Sprinkle chocolate cake sprinkles all over the bottom layer of the cake

Step 19

Drizzle the chocolate ganache all down the sides of the cake

Step 20

Pipe dollops of frosting around the top of the cake

Step 21

Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles

Step 22

Cut into slices and enjoy!