Best 9 Chocolate Cake With Mocha Frosting Recipes

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Chocolate cake with mocha frosting is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The rich, chocolatey flavor of the cake pairs perfectly with the creamy, coffee-flavored frosting, creating a taste sensation that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to create the perfect chocolate cake with mocha frosting.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOCHA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CROWN



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 4h35m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter and flour, for pans
1 1/3 cups hot water
1/2 cup instant coffee crystals
1 box (18.25-ounces) devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup instant coffee crystals
2 tablespoons hot water
1 container (8-ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 container (16-ounces) classic chocolate fudge frosting
Parchment paper
1 package (12-ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels, plus more for decorating
1 1/2 cups white morsels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cake Preparation: Butter and flour 2 (8-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Stir hot water and coffee crystals in large bowl until crystals dissolve. Add cake mix, oil, and eggs to coffee mixture. With an electric mixer, beat for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling racks for 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling racks and cool completely.
  • Filling and Frosting Preparation: Stir coffee crystals and hot water in medium bowl until crystals dissolve. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until cold. Fold whipped topping into cold coffee mixture. Then stir in chocolate fudge frosting just until blended; chill in the refrigerator. (This is the mocha cream.)
  • Cut each cake horizontally in half. Place top cake layer, cut side up, on a serving platter. Spread 1 cup mocha cream atop cake. Top with bottom cake layer, cut side down. Spread 1 cup of mocha cream over second cake layer. Repeat layering with third cake layer and mocha cream. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Evenly spread the remaining mocha cream onto the cake until completely covered. Return to refrigerator.
  • Chocolate Crown Preparation: Draw 3 (6-inch) high crown designs over 3 (15-inch) long sheets of parchment paper. Cut out designs from parchment papers. Lay each crown parchment template on a large baking sheet. Melt chocolate morsels in a glass bowl in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Repeat with white morsels. Using an off-set spatula, spread melted chocolate thickly over 1 side of 2 of the crown templates. Repeat with melted white morsels and remaining crown template. Arrange additional chocolate morsels decoratively on white crown. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chocolate is set. Wrap 1 chocolate template around half of cake; carefully peel off paper. Wrap second chocolate crown around remaining half of cake; carefully peel off paper. Seal ends of crowns with a knife dipped in very hot water. Refrigerate cake until chocolate crown is completely firm. Wrap white crown, paper side inward, around a 5-inch bowl. Refrigerate until white crown is completely firm. Carefully peel paper from white crown. Place white crown atop cake.

CHOCOLATE POTATO CAKE WITH MOCHA FROSTING



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This recipe for delicious and penny-pinching cake has been handed down for generations in the family. Don't be surprised when members of your family ask for an extra piece.-Charlotte Cleveland, Hobbs, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1 cup milk
MOCHA FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Let the eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and spices; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE WITH MOCHA FROSTING



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Just wait until you taste this cake, it's so easy to make the complete cake is mixed in one just bowl, this cake so rich and moist it's a chocolate-lover's dream! I use the mocha frosting for many other cakes also, it's to die for! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup hot strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • For the cake; combine the flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl; add in the mayonnaise and oil, beat on medium speed of an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
  • Carefully and slowly add in the hot brewed coffee and vanilla; beat until blended (about 1 minute).
  • Add in the mini chocolate chips; mix to combine.
  • Pour the batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the mocha frosting; in a large bowl combine the boiling water with the coffee granules; stir until the granules completely dissolve.
  • Add in the marshmallow cream; beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Using a spatula fold in the Cool Whip topping.
  • Spread over the top of the completely cooled cake.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.
  • Cut into slices and serve.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 400.4, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 40.9, Protein 3.5

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MOCHA FROSTING



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This is the best chocolate cake and this frosting goes well with it. I like this cake as it contains no eggs and can be made with things I have on hand. The cake recipe is the Moosewood Cake and the frosting is a modified Hershey recipe. The original Moosewood Cake has 1/2 cup oil and no applesauce and I think it is better made with applesauce for half of the oil.

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Dessert

Time 46m

Yield 1 one layer cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup cold water (or 1 cup water with 1 tbsp. instant coffee, dissolved) or 1 cup chilled brewed coffee (or 1 cup water with 1 tbsp. instant coffee, dissolved)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup butter (4 tbsp. butter flavored Crisco also works well) or 1/4 cup margarine, softened (4 tbsp. butter flavored Crisco also works well)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons milk or 2 -3 tablespoons soymilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously oil an 8-inch square or round baking pan and dust with a little sifted cocoa or line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, soda, salt, and sugar.
  • In another bowl, combine the oil, applesauce water or coffee, and vanilla.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well-blended and smooth.
  • Add the vinegar and stir briefly; the baking soda will begin to react with the vinegar right away, leaving pale swirls in the batter.
  • Without wasting any time, pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 20 minutes, then frost with frosting.
  • For the frosting, combine powdered sugar, cocoa, butter and vanilla in large bowl; beat until combined.
  • Dissolve 1 teaspoons instant coffee in 1 tablespoons milk and add to frosting.
  • Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating to desired consistency.
  • About 1-1/4 cups frosting.
  • For Vegan use only soy milk and only a vegan [non dairy] margarine.

MOCHA CAKE



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Without a doubt, this is the best chocolate cake I've ever made. I share this decadent dessert with everyone I can!-Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
1-1/3 cups sour cream
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
6 tablespoons brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MOCHA FROSTING



Mocha Frosting image

Delicious mellow coffee flavor makes this frosting a favorite on chocolate cake. Eat with a spoon or use to frost a cool cake.

Provided by Samantha S

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons warm milk
½ teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir warm milk and coffee powder in large bowl until the coffee dissolves completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into the milk mixture until no clumps remain and you have a smooth frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE I



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This is a one bowl cake. You can substitute sour milk for buttermilk - mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes. Frost with Coffee Icing.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Measure flour, sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs, buttermilk, baking powder, soda, and salt into a mixing bowl. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water, and add to mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth; batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto racks to cool completely.
  • Frost cooled cake with Coffee Icing. After frosting, melt some semisweet chocolate baking squares or chips in a double boiler. Drizzle chocolate around top outside edges letting it run down sides, or over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE



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Alice's Tea Cup, which is owned by the sisters Haley Fox and Lauren Fox, is known for its scones, but the chainlet of teahouses in New York also makes pastries, cakes and other treats. This recipe is an adaptation of a chocolate chip cake with mocha frosting that originated with the Fox sisters' mother. The cake has a tender crumb, and the frosting is silky and rich.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield One 2-layer 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

113 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) salted butter, softened, more for pans
250 grams (2 1/4 cups) sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, more for pans
300 grams (1 1/3 cups) turbinado sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk (2 percent or whole)
3/4 cup to 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, roughly chopped; or mini chocolate chips
360 grams (3 cups) confectioners' sugar
226 grams (1 cup) salted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon instant espresso
2 tablespoons boiling water
3/4 cup to 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8-inch cake pans, and line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper cut to fit.
  • Using an electric mixer or by hand, in a bowl, mix the butter and turbinado sugar until evenly blended. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix again until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk or sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add half the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mix well, then add half the milk and mix again. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and milk. Add the chocolate chips and mix well. The batter may look curdled.
  • Pour the batter into the pans and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing cakes from pans to a rack to cool completely. If the cakes are domed, use a long, serrated knife to level the tops.
  • Make the frosting: Using an electric mixer or by hand, mix the confectioners' sugar with the butter, salt and vanilla, until well blended. In a small bowl, mix the espresso powder with the boiling water to dissolve; add it to the frosting, blending well.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread about one-third of the frosting over the top in an even layer. Top with the second cake layer and use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread frosting over top and, optionally, sides of the cake. Decorate with the chocolate chips.

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH MOCHA-MASCARPONE FROSTING



Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting image

Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Birthday     Shower     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water
Frosting:
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 8-ounce containers chilled mascarpone cheese*
Bittersweet chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Generously butter two 9-inch cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper.
  • Sift 2 cups cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions, beating just until blended after each addition. Gradually add hot espresso-water mixture, beating just until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 15 minutes. Run small knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Invert cakes onto racks; lift pans off cakes and remove parchment. Place wire rack atop each cake; invert again so top side is up. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap each cake in plastic and store at room temperature.
  • For frosting:
  • Sift cocoa powder into large bowl; add espresso powder. Bring 1 cup cream to boil in small saucepan. Slowly pour cream over cocoa mixture, whisking until cocoa is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup cream and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  • Add mascarpone to chilled cocoa mixture. Using electric mixer, beat on low speed until blended and smooth. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until mixture is thick and medium-firm peaks form when beaters are lifted, about 2 minutes (do not overbeat or mixture will curdle).
  • Using pastry brush, brush off crumbs from cakes. Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on platter. Spoon 13/4 cups frosting in dollops over top of cake. Using offset spatula, spread frosting to edges. Top with second cake layer, top side up, pressing to adhere. Spread thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake. Chill 10 minutes. Using offset spatula, spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively. Top with chocolate curls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
  • *An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

Tips:

  • To make sure your cake is perfectly cooked, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder in the cake batter.
  • You can add a variety of flavors to the frosting, such as vanilla extract, mint extract, or even coffee liqueur.
  • If you don't want to make the frosting, you can use store-bought frosting or even whipped cream.
  • Be sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting it, otherwise the frosting will melt.
  • For a professional-looking finish, use a piping bag to apply the frosting to the cake.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake with mocha frosting is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its moist chocolate cake and creamy mocha frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate cake with mocha frosting a try.

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