Mocha Dirt Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Dirt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dirt Layer; 13 ounces chocolate wafer cookies; 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans; 2 tablespoons sugar; pinch salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Mocha Layer; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup fresh strong brewed coffee, cooled; 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 pint fresh raspberries

Servings: persons

Dirt Layer
13 ounces chocolate wafer cookies
1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans
2 tablespoons sugar
pinch salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Mocha Layer
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream
1 pint fresh raspberries

1
Put all Dirt ingredients except butter in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you have medium crumbs. Pour melted butter over and pulse just until incorporated. Set aside. It really looks like good soil, right?
2
Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer until combined and fluffy. Add coffee, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
3
Whip cream with 1 tablespoon sugar until peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
4
Assemble cake by placing 1 cup of crumbs in a trifle bowl or similar. Spoon or pipe in 1/3 of mocha cream. then repeat two more times ending with a layer of dirt. Top with fresh raspberries.

1603

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dirt Layer, 13 ounces chocolate wafer cookies, 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Mocha Dirt Cake 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.

Mocha Dirt Cake

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