Best 6 Mocha Sheet Cake With Pecans Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable experience of the Mocha Sheet Cake with Pecans, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic sheet cake is elevated with the rich, bold notes of coffee and chocolate, harmoniously blended into a moist and fluffy cake batter. Topped with a generous layer of crumbly pecan streusel, this dessert is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. But that's not all! Discover variations of this tempting treat, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, a decadent chocolate sheet cake with espresso frosting, and an irresistible chocolate chip cookie sheet cake. Each recipe offers its own unique twist on the classic, ensuring there's something for everyone to savor.

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

MOCHA SHEET CAKE WITH PECANS



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This is for all you coffee and chocolate lovers out there.Source unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1 cup boiling water
1 cup butter
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
two eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons salt
mocha frosting, recipe follows
1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 350°. Generously grease a 15 x 10" baking pan; set aside.
  • 2. Dissolve espresso powder in the boiling water. In medium pan, mix brewed espresso, butter and unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to boiling over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, let cool for 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour. Add the warm cocoa mixture; stir to blend well. Add eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  • 4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Immediately Frost hot cake with warm mocha frosting. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool to room temperature before cutting. Makes 24 servings.
  • 5. Mocha frosting: in a medium pan heat 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder over medium low heat until butter melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. With electric mixer on medium speed beat in 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

MOCHA PECAN CAKE



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I had to find a similiar recipe for a co-worker of mine who call's me Chef B (I am not a Chef but I do love to bake and make any kind of dessert). She stated she loved this Mocha Pecan cake that her friend makes her sometimes for her birthday, I hope this is the one she recalls.

Provided by Bella Rachelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
3/4 cup pecans, toasted & chopped
1/4 cup coffee
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup oil
8 ounces chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Coat nuts & the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoons cake mix & set aside. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, coffee & 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes Fold in chocolate chips & nuts. Turn into greased & floured tube pan & bake at 350 degrees F, 1 hr or until done. Cool for 15 mins & turn onto rack. Cool completely before glazing. (Cake freezes well without frosting).
  • Heat the tub of frosting up 20 seconds at a time until melted slightly and drizzle on the cake, sprinkle left over pecans on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.4, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 78.9, Sodium 557, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 48, Protein 7.5

MOCHA CHEESECAKE



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I've relied on this dessert many times when company comes calling, and it's never let me down. It's simple to make, which is a big plus.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon hot water
2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Chocolate-covered coffee beans and whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; sir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. In a small bowl, combine water and coffee granules; let stand for 1 minute. Add to the creamed mixture; beat just until mixed. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting. If desired, top with chocolate-covered coffee beans and whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MOCHA LAYER CAKE



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"My family often requests this delightful layer cake," writes Terry Gilbert of Orlean, Virginia. "They love the mocha flavor and extra chocolate surprise hidden beneath the taste-tempting frosting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package devil's food or chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups brewed coffee, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
7 tablespoons brewed coffee, room temperature, divided
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, coffee, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes; invert onto a wire rack. Sprinkle each cake with 1/4 cup chocolate chips; when melted, gently spread chocolate over cakes. Place cakes in the freezer. , Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa and extract. Beat in 5 tablespoons coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over the top and sides of cake. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining coffee; stir until smooth. Pour over cake; carefully spread over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CINNAMON MOCHA SHEET CAKE



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Moist, rich, and chocolatey, flavored with cinnamon and espresso coffee. I first made this when I was 14 and it was gone in no time! It's still a family favorite!

Provided by hobbyzu

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h48m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, water, and espresso powder; mix until smooth.
  • Combine white sugar, brown sugar, flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Pour in the butter-cocoa mixture, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup milk, and eggs. Mix until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake springs back when touched lightly with a finger, about 18 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack.
  • To make the icing, melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan or in the microwave. Transfer melted butter to a mixing bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, coffee, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon milk. Slowly mix in the sifted confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth; add milk as needed to reach the consistency you like. Spread the icing over the cooled cake. For easier serving, score the icing before cutting the cake: mark lines as a guide before you start to cut, and divide the cake into 32 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

MOCHA CAKE



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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

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
1-1/3 cups sour cream
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
6 tablespoons brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use good quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final product. Use the best quality chocolate, butter, and flour that you can find.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mocha sheet cake with pecans is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of coffee. The pecans add a nice crunch and texture to the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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