2 1/4 c all purpose flour

2 c sugar

3/4 c cocoa, unsweetened (plus 2 tb for frosting)

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 c vegetable oil

1 c stong brewed coffee (cooled)

3 lg eggs

1 8 oz sour cream

2 tsp pure vanilla extract (reserve 1 for frosting)

2 3 oz pkgs cream cheese ( 1 for cream filling 1 for frosting)

1/4 c coffee liquer ( for cream filling)

1 8 oz chocolate cool whip (cream filling)

1/2 c butter (softened) for frosting

2 c confectioners sugar for frosting

1/4 c strong brewed coffee (cooled for frosting)

chocolate covered coffee beans for garnish (optional)