Layered Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Icing

Name: Layered Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Icing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 cup (750 ml) all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cup (425 ml) granulated sugar; 3/4 cup (175 ml) cocoa powder; 2 tsp (10 ml) baking soda; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sea salt grinder (club house); 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) cold coffee; 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened applesauce; 2 tsp (10 ml) imitation french vanilla extract (club house); 3 tbsp (45 ml) cider vinegar; 1 cup (250 ml) butter, softened; 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk, approx; 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) pure vanilla extract (club house); 3 1/2 cups (825 ml) icing sugar; 6 - 8 drops red food colour (club house); Chocolate decors optional