Best 6 Mocha Cake I Recipes

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Indulge your senses with the exquisite Mocha Cake, a symphony of coffee and chocolate flavors harmoniously blended into a decadent treat. This delectable cake is a coffee lover's dream, boasting layers of moist chocolate sponge cake infused with rich coffee and topped with a luscious mocha frosting. The secret ingredient, a hint of instant coffee, elevates the chocolate flavor to new heights, creating an unforgettable taste experience.

Along with the classic Mocha Cake, this article presents a tempting array of variations to satisfy every palate. The White Chocolate Mocha Cake offers a lighter twist, featuring white chocolate chips folded into the batter and a creamy white chocolate frosting. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Mocha Cake delivers the same indulgent flavors with a flourless chocolate sponge base and a decadent mocha ganache.

If you're pressed for time, the Easy Mocha Cake provides a shortcut to mocha bliss, using a boxed chocolate cake mix as the foundation for a quick and flavorful dessert. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Mocha Cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for parties or as a special afternoon pick-me-up.

No matter which recipe you choose, the Mocha Cake is sure to impress with its captivating combination of coffee and chocolate. Its rich, moist texture and irresistible frosting make it a perfect choice for celebrations, special occasions, or simply as a sweet indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOCHA CAKE



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Super moist chocolate coffee mocha cake recipe, topped with mocha cream cheese frosting. Recipe includes layer, Bundt, and mini cake options.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Butter (for greasing the pan)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour (plus 2 tablespoons)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus 2 tablespoons, plus extra for the pan)
2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted and cooloed)
1 large egg (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (at room temperature)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 tablespoon brewed coffee (at room temperature or cold)
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Chopped chocolate covered espresso beans (for decorating)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder a 6-cup bundt pan or an 8-inch x 2-inch round cake pan, tapping out the excess. If using a round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter and dust with cocoa again.
  • Into the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, briskly whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Then, keeping the mixer running on low, pour in the coffee and mix gently, just until combined. Scrape the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients are blended.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean (either of the two pans will bake in this amount of time). Remove from the oven, place the pan on a wire rack, then let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Carefully invert onto a serving plate.
  • Prepare the frosting: in a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the coffee, espresso powder, and vanilla extract so that the espresso powder dissolves, then add the mixture to the bowl with the cream cheese and butter and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar mixture to the cream cheese. Mix until well blended. Add a little more liquid coffee or powdered sugar as needed to reach the desired consistency. Spread over the cooled cake. Sprinkle immediately with chopped chocolate covered espresso beans. Dive in!

Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 slice (of 10), Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 39 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

RICH MOCHA CAKE



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I love chocolate and coffee together...so when I tried this recipe, there wasn't much room for disappointment! -Joylyn Trickel

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup strong brewed coffee
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir well. Slowly add the coffee until combined (batter will be thin)., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add the sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the melted chips and stir until blended. Pour over cake, spreading evenly. Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOIST MOCHA CAKE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (1 serving equals 1 square)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups lowfat yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon espresso powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of hot water
2 ounces good-quality dark chocolate
1 (8-ounce) bar Neufchatel cheese (reduced fat cream cheese), softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon espresso powder dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water
1 teaspoon coffee liqueur or vanilla
1 small square chocolate

Steps:

  • Arrange rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk together flours, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl, then sift ingredients through a fine mesh strainer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and oil. Add eggs and egg whites and whisk to incorporate. Fold in yogurt, vanilla, sugar and dissolved espresso powder. Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 90 seconds or over a double boiler. Fold chocolate into batter.
  • Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated; do not overbeat. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake has risen nicely and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • While cake is cooling, make the frosting:
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until soft and creamy. Spread frosting evenly over cake and cut into squares. Finely grate one small square of chocolate. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings over the cake.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE I



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This is a one bowl cake. You can substitute sour milk for buttermilk - mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes. Frost with Coffee Icing.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 317.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE



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Alice's Tea Cup, which is owned by the sisters Haley Fox and Lauren Fox, is known for its scones, but the chainlet of teahouses in New York also makes pastries, cakes and other treats. This recipe is an adaptation of a chocolate chip cake with mocha frosting that originated with the Fox sisters' mother. The cake has a tender crumb, and the frosting is silky and rich.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield One 2-layer 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

113 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) salted butter, softened, more for pans
250 grams (2 1/4 cups) sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, more for pans
300 grams (1 1/3 cups) turbinado sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk (2 percent or whole)
3/4 cup to 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, roughly chopped; or mini chocolate chips
360 grams (3 cups) confectioners' sugar
226 grams (1 cup) salted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon instant espresso
2 tablespoons boiling water
3/4 cup to 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8-inch cake pans, and line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper cut to fit.
  • Using an electric mixer or by hand, in a bowl, mix the butter and turbinado sugar until evenly blended. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix again until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk or sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add half the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mix well, then add half the milk and mix again. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and milk. Add the chocolate chips and mix well. The batter may look curdled.
  • Pour the batter into the pans and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing cakes from pans to a rack to cool completely. If the cakes are domed, use a long, serrated knife to level the tops.
  • Make the frosting: Using an electric mixer or by hand, mix the confectioners' sugar with the butter, salt and vanilla, until well blended. In a small bowl, mix the espresso powder with the boiling water to dissolve; add it to the frosting, blending well.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread about one-third of the frosting over the top in an even layer. Top with the second cake layer and use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread frosting over top and, optionally, sides of the cake. Decorate with the chocolate chips.

LIGHT & FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE



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Have your cake and eat it, with this beautifully decadent low-fat chocolate cake

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

softened butter , for greasing
3 large eggs
85g caster sugar
70g plain flour
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp cocoa
½ tsp baking powder
25g dark chocolate , chopped (don't use 75% chocolate, or the icing will be bitter)
1 tbsp strong black coffee
100g light soft cheese
100g 0% Greek yogurt
2 tbsp icing sugar
15g dark chocolate , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly butter and line the bases of 2 x 18cm sandwich tins with baking paper. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 mins with a tabletop mixer or 10 mins using an electric hand whisk. The mixture will have increased greatly in volume and be thick enough to leave a trail on the surface when the whisk blades are lifted.
  • Sift the flour, cornflour, cocoa and baking powder over the surface and fold in gently using a large metal spoon. Divide between the tins, gently spreading the mixture to the edges, then bake for 15-20 mins until the cakes are well risen, have begun to shrink away from the sides of the tins and spring back when gently pressed. Leave to cool in the tins for 5 mins, then turn out onto a rack.
  • To decorate, microwave the chocolate and coffee together on Medium for 20-30 secs until the chocolate has melted. Gently stir until smooth, then cool slightly. Beat the soft cheese with the yogurt and icing sugar until smooth, then spoon half the mixture into a small bowl stir in the melted chocolate and set aside. Place one cake on a serving plate and spread with the yogurt mixture. Cover with the other cake, then spread the chocolate yogurt mixture over the top.
  • To finish, microwave the 15g chocolate on Medium for about 20 secs until melted. Stir gently until smooth, then drizzle all over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.33 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality coffee. The flavor of your cake will be greatly influenced by the coffee you use. Choose a dark roast coffee with a strong flavor. If you can, grind the coffee beans yourself just before using them. This will ensure the freshest, most flavorful coffee possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are well combined. If you overmix, the gluten in the flour will develop and the cake will be tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziploc bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and use it to pipe the frosting onto the cake.

Conclusion:

A mocha cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist and fluffy cake with a rich coffee flavor. The chocolate frosting is the perfect complement to the coffee flavor of the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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