Mocha Layer Cake

Mocha Layer Cake
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    9

Indulge in the decadent dance of chocolate and coffee with this exquisite Mocha Layer Cake. A symphony of rich cocoa notes, perfectly balanced by the subtle, aromatic embrace of coffee, all enveloped in a velvety smooth frosting. This cake is a true celebration of flavor, designed to elevate any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    80 g
  • Cholesterol
    53 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    136 mg
  • Sugar
    59 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. (10 minutes)

03

Step

In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; mix well after each addition. Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons coffee and vanilla. (15 minutes)

04

Step

In a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the creamed mixture. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans. (10 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert cakes carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 20 more minutes. (65 minutes)

06

Step

While the cake is cooling, beat butter and cocoa powder for frosting in a bowl until well creamed. Add powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat until smooth. (15 minutes)

07

Step

Stack the 3 cake layers on top of each other, spreading frosting between layers, and on top of the cake. (10 minutes)

For an even more intense mocha flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the batter.
Ensure your butter is properly softened for a smooth and creamy frosting.
When folding the egg whites into the batter, be gentle to maintain the airiness of the cake.
To prevent sticking, line the bottom of the cake pans with parchment paper rounds.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Kristoffer Cassin

    I added a shot of espresso to the frosting for an extra kick, and it was amazing!

  • Shanel Ebert

    The frosting is divine! I might even make extra next time just to have on hand.

  • Ludwig Stromanraynor

    This cake was a showstopper! The mocha flavor was perfectly balanced, and the cake was incredibly moist.

  • Delores Russel

    I was a bit intimidated by the number of steps, but it was totally worth it. My family devoured it in one sitting!

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