Best 7 Mocho Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of mocha cakes, where coffee and chocolate harmoniously unite to create a symphony of flavors. These exquisite treats are a delightful blend of rich, dark chocolate and the invigorating essence of coffee, resulting in a taste experience that is both indulgent and satisfying. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into a collection of enticing mocha cake recipes that cater to every taste and skill level. From the classic Mocha Layer Cake that boasts layers of moist chocolate sponge, creamy coffee frosting, and a decadent ganache, to the irresistible Mocha Cupcakes topped with swirls of coffee buttercream, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Mocha Bundt Cake, with its tender crumb and rich mocha glaze, or tantalize your taste buds with the decadent Mocha Cheesecake, featuring a velvety coffee-infused filling and a chocolate cookie crust. For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Mocha Chiffon Cake promises a light and airy texture, while the Mocha Brownies offer a fudgy, chocolatey delight with a hint of coffee. Whether you prefer a towering layer cake, individual cupcakes, or a classic bundt cake, these mocha cake recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOCHO CAKES



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What a fantabulous surprise these were! So moist and so delicious... We used the scratch recipe Lee suggests and couldn't have been more pleased.

Provided by Lee Sweet

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

WHITE CAKE
1/2 c shortening, butter flavor
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
3 eggs, seperated
1 c milk
2 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanillla
1/4 tsp salt
POWDERED SUGAR FROSTING
2 Tbsp butter or margerine
3 c powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 c milk
NUTS
16 oz spanish peanuts, salted

Steps:

  • 1. WHITE CAKE: - Blend the shortening and sugar. Add the egg yolks and vanilla. - Add the dry ingredients and the milk. - Beat the egg whites until stiff (in a separate bowl) and fold into the batter. - Make cupcakes using wrappers and filling the cups 1/2 full.
  • 2. POWDERED SUGAR FROSTING : - Blend all ingredients. The frosting should be thin but not drippy.
  • 3. Spanish Peanuts: Finely chop peanuts (A one cup food processor works great for the peanuts!)
  • 4. - Frost the (unwrapped) sides first and then the top of the cupcake. - Press the top down into crushed Spanish Peanuts. Roll the sides.
  • 5. QUICK METHOD: Make cupcakes according to instructions on a boxed cake mix. Thin a can of White frosting with milk. (Make sure it is thin, but not drippy) Then roll in the peanuts.

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.

MOCHA FROSTING



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Delicious mellow coffee flavor makes this frosting a favorite on chocolate cake. Eat with a spoon or use to frost a cool cake.

Provided by Samantha S

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons warm milk
½ teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir warm milk and coffee powder in large bowl until the coffee dissolves completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into the milk mixture until no clumps remain and you have a smooth frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

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.

MOCHA CHOCOLATE ICEBOX CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cold heavy cream
12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate's Bake Shop
Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Mix on low speed to combine and then slowly raise the speed, until it forms firm peaks.
  • To assemble the cake, arrange chocolate chip cookies flat in an 8-inch springform pan, covering the bottom as much as possible. (I break some cookies to fill in the spaces.) Spread a fifth of the mocha whipped cream evenly over the cookies. Place another layer of cookies on top, lying flat and touching, followed by another fifth of the cream. Continue layering cookies and cream until there are 5 layers of each, ending with a layer of cream. Smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Run a small sharp knife around the outside of the cake and remove the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate, cut in wedges, and serve cold.

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 BARS



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Mocha bars have been a favorite bakery treat of mine for years, but they're always hard to find. This recipe is the best mocha bar I've ever had!

Provided by amsedlacek

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20-24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box cake mix
1 (6 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk, seperated
crushed peanuts

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, pudding, milk and eggs in large bowl.
  • Bake in 13x9 pan according to box directions. The cake may take an extra 5-10 minutes.
  • Whip butter, peanut butter together. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, the mixture will be crumbly. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the icing is fluffy and spreadable.
  • Cut cake into 20 or 24 squares. Frost all sides and roll in crushed peanuts.
  • Variation: add heath bits to the crushed peanuts. Gives an extra crunch!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality coffee: The type of coffee you use will significantly impact the flavor of your mocha cake. Choose a dark roast coffee with a rich flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
  • Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking the cake can dry it out. Bake the cake for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Mocha cakes can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or whipped cream. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

Mocha cakes are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make a mocha cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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