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Mocha Cake
Serves 2
40 mins
730 Kcal
Mocha cake is an incredibly delicious dessert, combining the richness of coffee flavours with the excesses of chocolate. This cake is great for any coffee lover, as the sweetness of cocoa completely balances the bitterness of the coffee. A classic mocha cake recipe would mix coffee and cocoa powder into the batter to keep the cake moist and tender, with a strong mocha flavour running throughout each bite. The ingredients are simple, but they result in that irresistible treat we make called mocha cake. Most cake recipes include flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, and the addition of brewed coffee or instant espresso to give that unique mocha flavour and taste. Cocoa powder adds that chocolate undertone, while baking powder ensures that the cake will be light and fluffy. For extra depth, a mocha cake recipe can be customised with other added flavours, such as a hint of vanilla or cinnamon in the batter. Frosting adds to the magic. A layer of creamy mocha spreads over the cake, consisting of butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and strong brewed coffee. This gives a richly moist finish that goes well with the cake. Whether you bake it as a single-layer cake or a multi-layered wonder, mocha cake will shine at any event. You can put chocolate shavings or coffee-flavoured decorations on top to make the finish even more decadent. This mocha cake recipe is one way to make any celebration or break-in between a grilled coffee an easy feat.
Ingredients required for Mocha Cake
- 1 cup butter
- 3 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 3 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 cup brewed coffee
Cooking steps for Mocha Cake
- 1Let's explore the recipe of Mocha cake. In preparation, take 1 cup of soft butter and cream it with three packed cups of brown sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
- 2Use four large eggs, which should be added after the butter and sugar have been mixed well. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 3Add three teaspoons of vanilla extract to the batter and stir this in.
- 4In another bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. This includes 3 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of baking cocoa, three teaspoons of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 5Mixing this dry stuff with your wet ingredients in the mixer will yield a smooth, combined batter.
- 6Now, add the liquids. Put in 1 1/2 cups cold brewed coffee. This adds another layer of chocolatey flavour to this cake.
- 7Add 1 1/3 cup of sour cream and mix until the batter turns smooth and thick.
- 8Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and then dust them with flour, then distribute equal portions of the batter into each pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to bake evenly, then proceed to bake for 30-35 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- 9Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer these cakes to wire racks and let them cool completely before frosting.
- 10Now that the cakes are cooling, prepare your rich frosting. Using an electric mixer, beat together softened cream cheese and six tablespoons of softened butter.
- 11Melt unsweetened chocolate and let cool slightly. Add the chocolate to the mixture of cream cheese and butter and stir in 6 tablespoons of brewed coffee to enhance mocha flavour and two teaspoons of vanilla extract for a rich, aromatic undertone.
- 12Gradually add 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, depending on your desired frosting consistency. It should be thick but smooth enough to spread over the cake.
- 13Assemble when the cakes are completely cooled. Put one of the layers on a cake serving platter. Spread a good amount over the top of that layer.
- 14Add the second cake layer, and frost the remaining cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish the cake with chocolate-covered coffee beans and lightly dust the baking cocoa to create a beautiful finish.
- 15This mocha cake is the ultimate dessert for your next get together with friends!