Decadent Mocha Fudge Cake Recipe

This Mocha Fudge Cake recipe combines rich chocolate and coffee flavors for a delightful dessert. It’s a perfect choice for chocolate lovers looking for an indulgent cake recipe that is both moist and flavorful.

The preparation is straightforward, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a stunning cake that impresses at any gathering.

Easy Mocha Fudge Cake Recipe

This cake features layers of moist chocolate cake infused with coffee, layered with a luscious fudge 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 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

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 the boiling water and coffee until well combined.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between 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 before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serve: Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy the rich mocha flavors.