Indulge your taste buds with the luscious Mocha Dream Cake, a symphony of chocolate, coffee, and fluffy layers that will transport you to dessert heaven. This delectable cake is a true showstopper, perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings.
The Mocha Dream Cake comprises three layers of moist chocolate cake, each infused with a rich coffee flavor. Sandwiched between these layers is a velvety mocha buttercream, boasting a perfect balance of chocolate and coffee flavors. Topped with a layer of chocolate ganache, this cake is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
For those seeking a gluten-free option, the recipe also includes a gluten-free chocolate cake mix, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat. Additionally, the recipe offers a simplified version of the cake, perfect for beginners or those short on time, featuring a boxed chocolate cake mix and a quick mocha buttercream.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this masterpiece. Let the Mocha Dream Cake be the crown jewel of your next gathering, or simply enjoy a slice as a well-deserved indulgence.
RICH MOCHA CAKE
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
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.
MOCHA CAKE
Without a doubt, this is the best chocolate cake I've ever made. I share this decadent dessert with everyone I can!-Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
MOCHA DREAM CAKE
This recipe was a finalist in the 2001 Share the Very Best recipe contest, this dessert was submitted by Jennifer Kalos of Ma. This coffee-flavored cake and sweet, creamy mocha frosting is great for every family's birthday celebration!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cakes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Cake: Combine water and instant coffee in a medium bowl. Stir in coffee-mate with wire whisk. Combine 1 2/3 cups flour and baking soda in another medium bowl. Microwave morsels and oil in large, uncovered, microwave safe bowl for 30 second interval until melted ;stir until smooth. Add coffee mixture, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vinegar, and vanilla to melted morsels; mix with wire whisk.
- 2. Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined. (batter will be thin) Pour 3 1/4 cups batter into medium bowl; stir in remaining flour. Pour into prepared pans.
- 3. Blend cocoa into remaining batter with wire whisk until blended. Slowly pour even amounts of cocoa batter into the center of each pan.(cocoa batter will spread evenly outward from center)
- 4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when used to test. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cake with frosting between layer on top and sides of cake.
- 5. Frosting: Microwave 2/3 c. morsels and butter in large microwave safe bowl at 30 second intervals until melted and stir to smooth. Combine Taster's Choice and water in small bowl. Beat cream cheese and coffee mixture into melted morsels. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Makes about 2 1/2 cups frosting.
MOCHA DREAM CAKE
Make and share this Mocha Dream Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9 inch round baking pans.
- Combine water and coffee granules in medium bowl. Stir in creamer with wire whisk. Combine 1 2/3 cups flour and baking soda in another medium bowl. Microwave chips and oil in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high (70%) for 1 minute; stir. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring just until melted. Add coffee mixture, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vinegar and vanilla extract to melted chips; mix with wire whisk. Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined. (Batter will be thin.) Pour 3 1/4 cups batter into medium bowl; stir in remaining flour. Pour into prepared pans.
- Blend cocoa into remaining batter with wire whisk until blended. Slowly pour even amounts of cocoa batter into the center of each pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Micorwave chips and butter in large, uncovered, micorwave-safe bowl on medium-high (70%) for 1 minute; stir. Chips may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring just until melted. Combine coffee granules and water in small bowl. Beat cream cheese and coffee mixture into melted chips. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until mixture reaches spreading consistency.
- Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.1, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 107.7, Sodium 316.4, Carbohydrate 112.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 88.4, Protein 9.8
MOIST MOCHA CAKE
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings (1 serving equals 1 square)
Number Of Ingredients 21
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.
MOCHA CAKE
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
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
MOCHA MOUSSE CAKE
Love mocha? This ultra-chocolaty layer cake is a mocha lover's dream!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
- Bake 8-inch pans 34 to 40 minutes, 9-inch pans 31 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate layers 45 minutes for easier handling.
- Meanwhile, to make mousse, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1/4 cup of the whipping cream, the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup liqueur. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture simmers; remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips with whisk until chips are melted. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour into large bowl; cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
- In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream on high speed just until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In another chilled medium bowl, beat topping ingredients on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Trim off rounded top of one cake layer. Cut each cake layer horizontally to make 2 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.) Place 1 layer, cut side up, on serving plate; spread with one-third of the mousse. Repeat with second and third layers. Top with fourth layer, cut side down. Spread topping over side and top of cake. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g
FOUR-LAYER MOCHA CREAM CAKE
A mocha whipped cream filling rests between four layers of rich, moist chocolate cake. This lovely, decadent dessert is much easier to prepare than it sounds! You can eat it right away, but it tastes better chilled. Decorate with shaved chocolate if desired. Enjoy!
Provided by Lindsay Young
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Beat sugar and butter for cake together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; add eggs and beat until pale in color.
- Mix 1 cup boiling water and cocoa powder together in a separate bowl. Mix into the sugar mixture. Combine baking soda with remaining boiling water and add to the batter. Mix in flour and baking powder until just combined. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes in the pans; run a knife around the edges of the cakes and transfer onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While cakes cool, prepare filling. Combine chocolate chips, sugar, hot water, and coffee granules in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Cool completely.
- Whip cream until it starts to thicken; add cooled chocolate mixture and whip until stiff.
- Split each cooled cake layer in two with a knife. Divide filling into 4 equal portions. Spread 1/4 of the filling on the first cake layer, top with another layer, and repeat until you've frosted the top layer. Chill at least 1 hour for best results.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 233.8 mg, Sugar 49.6 g
MOCHA ICE CREAM CAKE
Categories Cake Coffee Milk/Cream Food Processor Chocolate Dairy Dessert Freeze/Chill Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend cookies in processor until finely ground. Add melted butter; process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Place ice cream in large bowl. Finely chop coffee beans in processor. Add to bowl with ice cream; stir until well blended. Transfer ice cream mixture to crust-lined pan. Smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight.
- Combine whipping cream and vanilla in another large bowl. Sift powdered sugar and cocoa over. Using electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form. Spread mixture over top of cake. Freeze until cream is set, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.) Sprinkle chocolate shavings over top of cake. Run knife between pan sides and cake to loosen. Remove pan sides. Using small metal spatula or knife, smooth cake sides. Let cake stand at cool room temperature 10 minutes before serving.
MOCHA DREAM CUPCAKES
Make their mocha dreams come true with these Mocha Dream Cupcakes. Get out the coffee and chocolate cake mix and let's get started on Mocha Dream Cupcakes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h22m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, substituting coffee for the water and stirring 1/2 cup sour cream and cinnamon into batter before spooning into prepared muffin cups. Cool completely.
- Cut cone-shaped piece out of top of each cupcake; reserve for later use. Whisk 2 Tbsp. sugar and remaining sour cream in medium bowl until blended; stir in COOL WHIP. Spoon into resealable plastic bag. Cut corner off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe COOL WHIP mixture into holes in tops of cupcakes. Top with reserved cake pieces, pressing gently into COOL WHIP mixture to secure.
- Sprinkle with remaining sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 2 g
MOCHA LAYER CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-RUM CREAM FILLING
Categories Cake Coffee Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Christmas Valentine's Day Winter Birthday Chill Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For filling and topping:
- Stir first 3 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and cream comes to simmer. Remove from heat. Add 20 ounces chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in rum and vanilla. Transfer 1 cup warm chocolate mixture to small bowl; whisk remaining 2 ounces chocolate into mixture in bowl and set aside for topping. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Transfer remaining chocolate mixture to large bowl to use as filling; chill until cold and thick, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
- For syrup:
- Stir water and sugar in small saucepan over low heat just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; mix in rum. Cover and let stand up to 1 day.
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Line bottom with waxed paper; butter paper. Combine vanilla and coffee powder in cup; swirl to dissolve coffee. Sift flour, cocoa, and baking soda into small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl until very thick and light in color, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla-coffee mixture. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/3 of whites into yolk mixture. Fold in half of flour mixture. Fold in half of remaining whites, then remaining flour mixture, then remaining whites. Transfer batter to prepared pan; gently spread to even thickness.
- Bake cake until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool in pan on rack (cake may shrink slightly).
- Cut around pan to loosen cake. Turn out onto work surface; peel off paper. Using long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half. Place 1 half, cut side up, on platter. Drizzle half of syrup (about 3 1/2 tablespoons) over. Using electric mixer, beat cold chocolate filling until thick and lighter in color, less than 1 minute. Spread all of filling evenly over cake layer, aligning with sides of cake (filling will be about 1 inch thick). Drizzle remaining syrup over cut side of second cake layer. Place layer, syrup side down, atop filling; press to adhere. Rewarm topping over low heat just until pourable. Pour topping onto top center of cake. Using small spatula, spread topping to edges, being careful to keep it from spilling over. Chill cake up to 1 day, covering loosely with foil or with cake dome after 2 hours.
- Cut cake into 16 squares and serve.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Measure Accurately: Baking is a science, so it's important to measure your ingredients accurately. Use a kitchen scale for the best results.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always yield the best results. If possible, use organic ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in a tough cake. Mix your batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the outcome of your cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
- Don't Open the Oven Door: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Resist the urge to peek!
- Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost or decorate your cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
The mocha dream cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy mocha frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a beautiful and delicious cake. So what are you waiting for? Give this mocha dream cake a try today!
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