Christmas Moka Cakes (3 flavours)

Ingredients

• Cakes

  • 3 cups (750 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) canola oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk

• Buttercream

  • 2 1/4 cups (560 ml) sugar
  • 9 egg whites
  • 3 cups (750 ml) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) instant coffee
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 oz (55 g) dark chocolate, melted and cooled

• Garnish

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dulce de leche or caramel spread
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla chestnut or hazelnut spread (Nutella-type)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, approximately
  • 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, grated (with a coarse grater)
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) toasted sliced almonds