North Pole Cake

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Salted Butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons coffee flavored liquor ((optional))
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Salted Butter, melted
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 sticks (1 cup) sticks Land O Lakes® Salted Butter, at room temperature
• 2 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• large candy cane and pearl sugar, for decorating