Tita Aida's Mocha Cake Recipe

Name: Tita Aida's Mocha Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 eggs; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons instant coffee; ⅓ cup water; 1 cup all-purpose flour (lightly spooned into measuring cup and leveled off); 2 ounces grated semisweet chocolate; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups whipping cream; ⅓ cup powdered sugar; 2 ounces grated semisweet chocolate; 2 teaspoons instant coffee

Servings: persons

7 eggs
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons instant coffee
⅓ cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour (lightly spooned into measuring cup and leveled off)
2 ounces grated semisweet chocolate
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups whipping cream
⅓ cup powdered sugar
2 ounces grated semisweet chocolate
2 teaspoons instant coffee

1
Making the cake:.
2
Preheat oven to 325.
3
Separate egg yolk from white.
4
Put egg white in a large bowl, egg yolk in a small bowl.
5
In the large bowl, beat egg white, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form.
6
Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar - beat till stiff peaks form.
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Set aside.
8
In the small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, then beat again.
9
Dissolve 3 teaspoons instant coffee in 1/2 cup water.
10
Blend coffee mixture, flour, 2 oz.
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grated chocolate & 2 teaspoons vanilla into egg yolk mixture.
12
Beat 1 minute at low speed until blended.
13
Fold egg yolk mixture into egg white mixture.
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Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
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Bake 325 deg.
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for 60 minutes.
17
Cool.
18
Making the frosting:.
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In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until slightly thickened.
20
Set aside 3 teaspoons grated chocolate.
21
Add remaining chocolate, coffee, and powdered sugar to whipping cream.
22
Beat until firm peaks form but DO NOT OVERBEAT.
23
Once cake has cooled, use a spatula to apply frosting.
24
Sprinkle remaining 3 teaspoons grated chocolate on top for garnish.

1169

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 eggs, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Tita Aida's Mocha 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.

Tita Aida's Mocha Cake

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