Coffee & Baileys Layer Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (room temperature)

1 cup

granulated sugar

large eggs (room temperature)

1 tsp

vanilla

3/4 cup

buttermilk (room temperature)

4 oz

good quality dark chocolate (finely chopped)

4 oz

heavy whipping cream

large egg whites

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups

unsalted butter (cubed, room temperature)

1 tbsp

instant espresso powder (not granules)

2 tbsp

Baileys Irish Cream