INGREDIENTS:
CAKE:
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar.
2 large eggs, room temperature.
1 cup hot water.
½ cup (59g) unsweetened cocoa.
1 teaspoon instant coffee.
1 teaspoon kosher salt.
2 ½ cups (312.5g) all-purpose flour, sifted.
2 teaspoons baking soda.
1 teaspoon baking powder.
1 cup vegetable oil.
1 cup (245g) buttermilk, room temperature.
1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
KAHLUA WHIPPED CREAM:
2 cups (476g) heavy cream, cold.
½ cup (62.5g) confectioners’ sugar.
2 tablespoons Bailey Irish Cream liqueur.
2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur.
½ teaspoon cornstarch.
GANACHE:
6 ounces (¾ cup) dark chocolate chips.
½ cup (119g) heavy cream, room temperature.
GARNISH:
1 cup chopped chocolate sandwich cookies, (Oreos).