Double-Layer Chocolate Cake with Coffee Buttercream

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

all-purpose flour

2 1/4 cups

sugar

3/4 cup

cocoa powder

2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

2 cups

cold water or coffee

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

white vinegar

4 tsp

vanilla

Coffee Buttercream Frosting

1/2 cup

shortening

1/2 cup

vegan butter

5 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

1 tbsp

instant coffee dissolved in 1 Tbsp vegan milk

up to ¼ c plain, unsweetened vegan milk