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 or margarine, softened; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 cups sifted cake flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons strong coffee; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups sifted cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons strong coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 egg whites

1
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2
Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine flour, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in coffee and vanilla.
3
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the creamed mixture.
4
Pour into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely.
5
Spread Mocha Frosting between layers and on top of cake.

1823

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

199

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup buttermilk, 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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