Created by KittenCal on September 28, 2011
Step 1: Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Grease the sides of two 9-inch round cake pans (preferably bakers-quality pans) then line the bottoms of both pans with parchment paper.
Step 3: In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream butter with brown sugar and coffee granules until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes no less than 5 minutes, this is the key to perfect cakes!).
Step 4: Add in eggs one at a time beat well after each addition, after the addition of all the eggs continue beating for about 3 minutes.
Step 5: Beat in vanilla until combined
Step 6: In a bowl sift the flour with cocoa, baking soda and salt; reduce the speed to low and add in the flour mixture alternating with the room temperature buttermilk in 3 additions scraping down the sides of the bowl on each addition.
Step 7: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pan.
Step 8: Set oven rack to the second-lowest position, then preheat oven to 350 degrees F for 15 minutes (allowing the cakes to sit in the pans for that time).
Step 9: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cakes test done.
Step 10: Cool and frost as desired.