DOUBLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MOCHA ICING

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Make and share this Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Manuela

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 eight inch layer cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup milk (or more depending on the consistency)
1 1/2 cups ultrafine powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons butter (unsalted and room temperature)
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder (more if you wish)
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round pans.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter.
  • Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Beat eggs and sugar until light in color, then add melted butter and vanilla.
  • Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Add little by little the milk until obtaining a smooth mix (not too runny) Spread batter into prepared pans and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Do not overcook.
  • To make frosting (for an 8 inch layer cake): Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and then add enough milk to get a smooth (not runny, not like concrete) consistency.
  • Usually 1/4 cup to start is good.
  • Make sure everything is blended together.
  • Refrigerate while cake is cooking and cooling, then frost the cake.

Victoria Gasal
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream. It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-delicious.


Sk 1234567
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


hill top8080
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Mario Louis
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious.


Oswald Templeton (OZ)
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This cake is definitely a keeper! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the mocha icing is to die for.


Joana Guyton
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Sikdar Unus
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Meh.


Kalidi Muhwez
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The cake was dense and dry, and the icing was too runny. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Jafran Ali
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the mocha icing was divine. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar in the batter.


ISHFAQ HAMZA
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Danelle Louw
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise. I especially liked the tip about using a toothpick to check if the cake was done baking.


Sonja Benally
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and decadent, I couldn't stop eating it!


Togtuur Daakt
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This cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The mocha icing was the perfect finishing touch, and it really elevated the cake to the next level. I will definitely be making this cake again for specia


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