Mocha Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1 cup flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 cup cocoa; 2 eggs, fork beaten; Coffee Buttercream Icing; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1 1/3 cups icing sugar; 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 cup peanut butter (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs, fork beaten
Coffee Buttercream Icing
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons warm water
1 cup peanut butter (optional)

1
Grease 9 inch (22 cm) springform pan. Line bottom and side with parchment (not waxed) paper. Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Heat on lowest heat, stirring often, until chocolate is almost melted. Do not overheat. Remove from heat. Stir until smooth.
2
Add next 3 ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
3
Add eggs. Stir well. Pour into prepared pan. Spread evenly. Bake in 325 F oven for 40 minutes. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 20-35 minutes until set. A wooden stick inserted should come out sticky, but not wet. Let stand in pan on wire rack until cooled completely. Remove from pan to serving plate.
4
Coffee Buttercream Icing.: Beat butter until light and creamy. Gradually add icing sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Combine coffee granules and warm water in small cup. Add to butter mixture. Beat well. Makes 2 cups icing. Spread top and side of cake with icing. Cuts 12 wedges. Shreds of almonds looks great sprinkled on the sides. Tastes great too!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and more.

Yes, Mocha Mud 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 Mud Cake

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