How to Make Chocolate Mocha Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Mocha Cake is a delectable dessert that combines the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate and coffee. This decadent treat is perfect for any special occasion or just as a special indulgence for yourself. The combination of the creamy, smooth mocha frosting and the moist, rich chocolate cake is truly irresistible.

This recipe for Chocolate Mocha Cake I is a classic take on the beloved dessert, and it is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned bak...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 1 cup hot water

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 9 inch layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Measure flour, sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs, buttermilk, baking powder, soda, and salt into a mixing bowl. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water, and add to mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth; batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto racks to cool completely.
  • Frost cooled cake with Coffee Icing. After frosting, melt some semisweet chocolate baking squares or chips in a double boiler. Drizzle chocolate around top outside edges letting it run down sides, or over top of cake.
  • Nutrition

    318 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 145mg