LIGHT MOCHA CAKE

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This decadent chocolate cake from our Test Kitchen is flavored with cinnamon, coffee and Kahlua, then topped with a rich, fudgy frosting. Hard to believe something so delectable is actually light!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
4 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ICING:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3 to 4 teaspoons coffee liqueur

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, oil, vanilla and coffee mixture until well blended. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; add batter. Bake at 325° for 40-48 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool 15 minutes longer; brush with remaining coffee liqueur. Cool completely., In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with milk; stir until smooth. Stir in enough coffee liqueur to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Mid Cusub
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Overall, this is a good recipe for a light mocha cake. It's easy to make and the flavor is good.


Masrafi Khan
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the mocha flavor was good.


Jaime Morales
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Ofelia Zepeda
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth.


Janet Tucker
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I'm not a big fan of mocha, but this cake was still really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Katherine Caico
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This is the best mocha cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and fluffy, and the mocha flavor is perfect.


Notyourboy
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the mocha flavor.


Md Bozlu
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I've tried this recipe twice now and it's always been a success. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the mocha frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Atrooba Chaudhry
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they couldn't get enough of it. It's definitely a keeper.


Naava Zurufa
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I love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy, and the mocha flavor is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Austin Gallina
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This is my favorite mocha cake recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Mama Federica
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I've made this cake a few times now and it's always been a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Melanie Diaz
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This cake is delicious! I made it for my birthday party and everyone loved it. It was so moist and fluffy, and the mocha flavor was perfect.


Leonel Moraga
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Love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mudassar Mughal
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This cake is a go-to recipe for me when I need a quick and easy dessert. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Mohamed Omar
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I've tried many mocha cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Bobby Dixon
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can always count on it to be a crowd-pleaser.


Ayesha Awan
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas gathering and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Angel KS
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This light mocha cake was a hit at my last dinner party! It was so moist and fluffy, and the mocha flavor was perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake.