Chocolate Almond Caramel Layer Cake

Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water
For the Caramel Filling:
• 1 cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce
For the Ganache:
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
• ½ cup chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp shredded coconut
• Extra ganache swirls (optional)