Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and grease/line 2 9-inch cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients.
3. Make a well in the center and mix in all remaining ingredients except for the coffee.
4. Lastly, add the coffee and mix to combine.
5. Pour into pans and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
6. Turn out onto a rack and cool before icing.

Cream Filling

1. Empty the condensed milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat while
   stirring continuously.
2. After about 15 minutes, it will be thickened but not browned – look for a consistency that’s just a bit less thick than frosting.
3. Allow it to cool before spreading it between the 2 cake layers.
4. I used almost all of it.

Frosting

1. Whisk butter and cocoa powder together very thoroughly until perfectly
   smooth.
2. Add icing sugar, milk, and vanilla and mix until smooth and perfectly combined.
3. Spread it over the top of the cake and enjoy!

Made for a happy birthday cake for my hubby – barely anything came home from his work for us to try. It was delicious