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

1
Let'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.
2
Use 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.
3
Add three teaspoons of vanilla extract to the batter and stir this in.
4
In 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.
5
Mixing this dry stuff with your wet ingredients in the mixer will yield a smooth, combined batter.
6
Now, add the liquids. Put in 1 1/2 cups cold brewed coffee. This adds another layer of chocolatey flavour to this cake.
7
Add 1 1/3 cup of sour cream and mix until the batter turns smooth and thick.
8
Preheat 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.
9
Remove 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.
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Now that the cakes are cooling, prepare your rich frosting. Using an electric mixer, beat together softened cream cheese and six tablespoons of softened butter.
11
Melt 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.
12
Gradually 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.
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Assemble 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.
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Add 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.
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This mocha cake is the ultimate dessert for your next get together with friends!

Shop Ingredients

Butter (1 cup)

295

122

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584

106

Eggs (4)

207

116

123

133

349

215

Brown Sugar (3 cup)

119

118

Brewed Coffee (1-1/2 cup)

110

115

155

260

113

220

409

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523

Baking Cocoa (3/4 cup)

363

220

292

252

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130

Salt (1/2 Tsp)

113

105

107

125

Baking Soda (3 Tsp)

All-purpose Flour (3 cup)

FAQs

What is Mocha Cake?

Mocha Cake is a delightfully moist dessert with the flavour of coffee and chocolate interplaying throughout its dough. It is often that moist chocolate cake flavoured with coffee or espresso that gives the chocolate an enhanced taste and rich flavour profile. The cake frequently features a layering of a frosting or ganache flavoured with coffee. Mocha Cake can be a simple cake or layered dessert, and even use fillings like whipped cream or chocolate ganache.

How do you prepare Mocha Cake?

Prepare Mocha Cake by mixing your dry ingredients, such as flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar. Then, you prepare your wet ingredients: eggs, milk, oil, and brewed coffee or espresso in another bowl. The coffee deepens the chocolate taste of the cake batter. The wet and dry mixtures are mixed, poured into the cake pans, and baked. After it is cooled, it's usually frosted in a thick coffee or chocolate buttercream or ganache. Some have extra ingredients or toppings- whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or coffee beans to top it with.

Is Mocha Cake suitable for everyone?

Caffeine from coffee or espresso may not be acceptable for young children or those with caffeine sensitivity. It also contains sugar, butter, and eggs, which are indulgences. There are alternatives for all others with dietary restrictions, as this recipe can use dairy-free butter or plant-based milk to make a vegan version and gluten-free flour for gluten sensitivities.