Mocha Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3 cups packed brown sugar; 4 eggs; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled; 1 1/3 cups sour cream; Frosting; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 0.5 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square, melted; 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
1 1/3 cups sour cream
Frosting
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
0.5 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square, melted
1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
2
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream.
3
Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.
5
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
6
Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
7
Cover and refrigerate until serving.

3117

kcal

Calories

Fat

555

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3 cups packed brown sugar, 4 eggs, 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Mocha 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 Layer Cake

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