Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) butter, softened; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa; 5 cups confectioners sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cup sugar; 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup oil; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
5 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cup sugar
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

1
FROSTING: add cocoa to large bowl and remove lumps.
2
Cream butter and cocoa.
3
Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until all combined.
4
Turn mixer on high for 1 minute.
5
Add vanilla and espresso powder and combine well.
6
If frosting is too dry out a little more milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
7
CAKE: preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8
Prepare a nine inch cake pan.
9
Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder to a large bowl.
10
Whisks early to combine.
11
Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix on medium until combined.
12
Reduce speed and add boiling water to cake batter and beat on high for another minute.
13
Pour into pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

3208

kcal

Calories

173

Fat

425

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) butter, softened, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa, 5 cups confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting

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