Triple-Layer Mocha Cake Recipe

Name: Triple-Layer Mocha Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 eggs,; 1 cup shortening; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups cake flour; 4 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

5 eggs,
1 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
4 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. In another bowl , beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
2
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar mixture. Beat in coffee and vanilla. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

1869

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 eggs,, 1 cup shortening, 2-1/2 cups sugar, 5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, and more.

Yes, Triple-Layer 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.

Triple-Layer Mocha Cake

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