Mocha Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces chocolate cake mix (any variety); 1 12 ounces four servings instant chocolate pudding mix; 4 eggs; 8 ounces sour cream; ½ cup oil; ½ cup water, plus; 1 tablespoon water; ¾ cup flavored instant coffee; 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 2 cups thawed whipped topping; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon corn syrup

Servings: persons

18 ounces chocolate cake mix (any variety)
1 12 ounces four servings instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup oil
½ cup water, plus
1 tablespoon water
¾ cup flavored instant coffee
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 cups thawed whipped topping
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup

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["Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup of the flavored instant coffeee in a large bowl with electric mixer on low speed, just until moistened, scraping side of bowl often.", "Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended.", "Chop 4 squares of chocolate, stir into batter.", "Put into 2 greased and floured 9"" round cake pans.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 33 minutes.", "Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans.", "Cool on wire rack.", "Stir in remaining 1/4 cup flavored instant coffee into Cool Whip.", "Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with Cool Whip mixture.", "TOp with second cake layer.", "Refridgerate until ready to serve.", "(I usually give it at least an hour).", "Just before serving, microwave remaining 4 squares of chocolate, butter, corn syrup and 1 tbsp of water in medium bowl on high 1- 1/2 minutes.", "Stir until chocolate is completely melted.", "Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down cake."]

1714

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 18 ounces chocolate cake mix (any variety), 1 12 ounces four servings instant chocolate pudding mix, 4 eggs, 8 ounces sour cream, 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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