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Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray 2 baking pans (8 inches x 12 inches) with a baking spray or grease with oil or butter, set aside.
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In a bowl, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Mix using an electric mixer or wire whisk.
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Add milk, eggs, water, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix again, making sure not to overmix. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
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Divide the cake batter between the two prepared pans and bake in the preheated oven at 325 F for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool completely before filling and frosting.
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To assemble the cake:
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Transfer one of the cakes to a rectangle dish.
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Top with the filling and spread evenly on top of the bottom layer of the cake.
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Put the second cake on top of the filling, so this one is the top layer.
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Spread the frosting on top of the top layer of the cake – you can frost the sides, too.
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You can design your cake however you want.