Decadent Mocha Cake Recipe

This Mocha Cake recipe combines rich chocolate and coffee flavors, creating a delightful dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, making it a perfect treat for coffee lovers.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Easy Mocha Cake Recipe

This mocha cake features layers of chocolate sponge infused with coffee, topped with a creamy mocha frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (optional, for extra coffee flavor)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water and instant coffee granules until well combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Add heavy cream and vanilla, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious mocha cake!