Mocha Fudge Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Fudge Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces sour cream; 1 cup boiling water; Filling; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar; Mocha Frosting; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 5 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1/4 cup brewed coffee; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons whipping cream (only if icing is too thick)

Servings: persons

cake
3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup boiling water
Filling
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
Mocha Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 cup brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whipping cream (only if icing is too thick)

1
Cake: Melt chocolate; set aside to cool. Cream butter in large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar beating well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate and vanilla; Mix well.
2
Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in boiling water. (Batter will be thin).
3
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8 inch cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0F for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Split cake layers in half horizontally to make 4 layers.
4
Filling: Beat whipping cream, vanilla and powered sugar together until soft peaks form. If needed add a little more powered sugar to get to thicken.
5
Spread filling between layers.
6
Frosting: Beat first 5 ingredients together until light and fluffy. Add cream if too stiff. Put icing on top and sides of cakes.

3280

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

393

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Mocha Fudge Layer 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 Fudge Layer Cake

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