How to Make Cappuccino Cake with Mocha Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a cappuccino with this mouth-watering Cappuccino Cake with Mocha Frosting recipe. This delightful dessert is perfect for any coffee lover, combining the bold flavors of espresso and chocolate in a moist and delicious cake. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is sure to impress with its perfect balance of sweetness and espresso-infused richness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • ¼ cup instant cappuccino coffee powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 1 cup hot water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 2 - layer inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix and 1/4 cup cappuccino. Pour in 1 1/4 cups water, 3 egg whites and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well, then pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven according to package directions until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
  • To make the Mocha Frosting: In a large bowl, combine shortening with vanilla. Blend in half of the confectioners' sugar. Blend in 2 tablespoons milk. Repeat with remaining confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix in approximately half of the cocoa.
  • Dissolve the 1 tablespoon instant coffee into 1 cup of hot water. While still warm, pour two tablespoons of the coffee into the frosting mixture. Mix in remaining cocoa. Add coffee mixture, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. Fill and frost cake.
  • Nutrition

    537 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 299mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 68g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 156mg