RUM MOCHA CHOCOLATE CAKE
Two layers of chocolate cake, flavored with rum and coffee, with mocha rum frosting in the middle. Serve with whipped cream and cherries.
Provided by VIKIZW
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Mix together 4 teaspoons instant coffee, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and 3/4 cup boiling water; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons rum. Mix the milk into cooled cocoa mixture, then beat into the batter alternately with the flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make Mocha Chocolate Frosting: Sift together confectioners' sugar and 5 tablespoons cocoa powder; set aside. Dissolve 2 teaspoons instant coffee with 1/3 cup boiling water; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream butter until smooth. Beat in sugar/cocoa mixture. Mix in the vanilla extract and rum. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers of cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 223.8 mg, Sugar 57.5 g
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Ayana Harris
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
muhammad saeed chohan
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll make a few adjustments next time.
Abraham Emokam
[email protected]The frosting was too runny. I had to add more powdered sugar to get it to the right consistency.
Ignacio Hernandez
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry. I think I needed to add more liquid to the batter.
Peter Candeleria (Surmoses)
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Sophie Law
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
Shannon Conroy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rum, but I still enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor is so rich and the frosting is amazing.
Anjanakumari Yadav
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich and decadent, and the rum flavor adds a nice touch of sophistication.
Sur khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Animahun Fabiyi
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.
Munachi Rowland
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the rum flavor in this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not overpowering at all and it really complements the chocolate.
Rohan Abbas
[email protected]This cake is so moist and chocolatey. I love the way the rum flavor comes through in the frosting.
Valencia Parks
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rum flavor is subtle but it really adds something special.
Doug Assis
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.
Waheed Raja
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and rum in this cake. It's so rich and decadent, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Elaine Wright
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and moist, and the rum flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.