Godiva's Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1

   For buttercream: 1 c Unsalted butter, softened 2 c Sifted confectioner's sugar 1 c Sifted cocoa powder 1/3 c Godiva liqueur Cake: 2 c Sifted

2. 2

   Sift the sugar and cocoa powder over the butter, add 1/3 cup of godiva liqueur and slowly mix until smooth

3. 3

   For the cake: Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside

4. 4

   Cream the butter and sugar and add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition

5. 5

   On low speed, stir in the chocolate and gradually add the reserved sifted ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk an

6. 6

   Divide the batter among three greased and floured 9" cake pans

7. 7

   Bake in preheated 375F oven for 25 min

8. 8

   until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean