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 package devil's food or chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1-1/3 cups brewed coffee, room temperature; 1/2 cup canola oil; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 7 tablespoons brewed coffee, room temperature, divided; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 package devil's food or chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups brewed coffee, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
7 tablespoons brewed coffee, room temperature, divided
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, coffee, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes; invert onto a wire rack. Sprinkle each cake with 1/4 cup chocolate chips; when melted, gently spread chocolate over cakes. Place cakes in the freezer.
3
Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa and extract. Beat in 5 tablespoons coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over the top and sides of cake.
4
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining coffee; stir until smooth. Pour over cake; carefully spread over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

1893

kcal

Calories

Fat

266

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package devil's food or chocolate cake mix (regular size), 1-1/3 cups brewed coffee, room temperature, 1/2 cup canola oil, 3 eggs, 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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