Comments on: Chocolate Cake with Espresso Buttercream https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/ Perfected baking recipes, with a focus on cookies and morning baking. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: Isabelle Brown Tesolin https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1901017 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:24 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1901017 5 stars
Could I use a different type of oil? Maybe olive oil or avocado oil? Thanks! Looks delicious!!

]]> By: JuJu Miller https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1869078 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:26:29 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1869078 5 stars
Delicious! Didn’t have square pans but love the look, so purchased foil. Came out beautifully! Used butter instead of oil, but followed the recipe otherwise. Had neighbor-friends over and all thought it was amazing!

]]> By: Kristen Ridge https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1867237 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:07:22 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1867237 5 stars
Sarah, any adjustments needed for high altitude?

]]> By: Tracy https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1867045 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:35:19 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1867045 I’m having trouble figuring out the frosting distribution, need more coffee : )
To put frosting between 4 layers, don’t I have to use thirds? And then make more to cover the top and sides of the cake?

]]> By: Kelly Kardos https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1866749 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:56:56 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1866749 5 stars
I can not wait to make this!!! It looks amazing

]]> By: Sam M https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1845931 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:05:46 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1845931 5 stars
Delicious cake! Was so moist and tasty. Huge hit with my family. Wrote this down in my recipe book to keep forever. 10/10 from me! Especially good for those coffee lovers like myself.

]]> By: Elle https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1819495 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:42:41 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1819495 Hi, I was wondering why the chocolate wouldn’t seize when mixing it in hot water. Typically water and melting chocolate do not work well together. I only have one bar of bittersweet chocolate and don’t want to ruin it just because I misread instructions ?

]]> By: Shelly https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1816541 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:37:49 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1816541 5 stars
Hi, can you make this in a 9”x13” pan? Thank you!

]]> By: Sarah Kieffer https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1788563 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:41:51 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1788563 In reply to Angie.

Yes, you can freeze buttercream frosting for up to two months in a tightly closed container!

]]> By: Angie https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-buttercream/comment-page-1/#comment-1788529 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:39:14 +0000 http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=12113#comment-1788529 5 stars
Loved making this cake and the espresso buttercream is to die for. I used 3 – 6” round pans to make a small cake. I only ended up using two of the cakes and froze the 3rd one. I was wondering if you can also freeze the frosting (separately of course)?

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