Remembrance Cake: Honoring Grandpa

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.

2.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.

3.Add vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

4.Slowly pour in the hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6.Let the cake cool completely before proceeding with the next steps.

7.In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

8.Fold in the dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds into the whipped cream.

9.Carefully slice the cake horizontally into two layers.

10.Spread apricot preserves on one cake layer and then spread the whipped cream mixture on top.

11.Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.

12.Decorate the cake with the edible decorations to create a grandpa theme, such as glasses and gray frosting for hair.

13.Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld together.

14.Serve and enjoy this special Remembrance Cake as a tribute to your beloved grandpa.