Best 9 Coffee Mocha Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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In the culinary world, coffee mocha ice cream cake is a delightful treat that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This unique dessert artfully combines the rich, robust flavors of coffee and chocolate, layered with creamy ice cream and decadent chocolate frosting. Whether you're a coffee aficionado or a chocolate lover, this extraordinary cake promises an unforgettable experience, transporting you to a world of pure indulgence.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MOCHA ICE CREAM CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

26 chocolate wafer cookies (about 6 ounces), broken into pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 quarts coffee ice cream, slightly softened
1/3 cup chocolate-covered coffee beans
2 1/4 cups chilled whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Milk chocolate shavings

Steps:

  • Blend cookies in processor until finely ground. Add melted butter; process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Place ice cream in large bowl. Finely chop coffee beans in processor. Add to bowl with ice cream; stir until well blended. Transfer ice cream mixture to crust-lined pan. Smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight.
  • Combine whipping cream and vanilla in another large bowl. Sift powdered sugar and cocoa over. Using electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form. Spread mixture over top of cake. Freeze until cream is set, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.) Sprinkle chocolate shavings over top of cake. Run knife between pan sides and cake to loosen. Remove pan sides. Using small metal spatula or knife, smooth cake sides. Let cake stand at cool room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

MOCHA CHOCOLATE ICEBOX CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cold heavy cream
12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate's Bake Shop
Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Mix on low speed to combine and then slowly raise the speed, until it forms firm peaks.
  • To assemble the cake, arrange chocolate chip cookies flat in an 8-inch springform pan, covering the bottom as much as possible. (I break some cookies to fill in the spaces.) Spread a fifth of the mocha whipped cream evenly over the cookies. Place another layer of cookies on top, lying flat and touching, followed by another fifth of the cream. Continue layering cookies and cream until there are 5 layers of each, ending with a layer of cream. Smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Run a small sharp knife around the outside of the cake and remove the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate, cut in wedges, and serve cold.

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 JAVA ICE CREAM CAKE



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Coffee ice cream and whipped topping are layered with chocolate graham cracker crumbs in this easy frosty dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 24 servings, 1 square each

Number Of Ingredients 5

22 chocolate graham crackers, finely crushed (about 3 cups crumbs)
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 gal. (2 qt.) coffee ice cream, softened, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham crumbs, margarine and sugar. Reserve 1-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely.
  • Spread half of the ice cream over crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the reserved crumbs; press lightly into ice cream. Top with remaining ice cream; cover with whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crumbs. Freeze 4 to 6 hours or overnight until firm. Cut into 24 squares to serve. Store leftover squares in freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, Protein 3 g

MOCHA ICE CREAM



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Dick McCarty of Lake Havasu City, Arizona shares a recipe for chocolate ice cream that he's enjoyed for over 40 years. "Coffee really enhances the flavor," he assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
Dash salt
3 cups milk
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour, coffee and salt. Gradually add milk and eggs; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160°, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled. Stir in the remaining in the remaining ingredients. Fill ice cream freezer cylinder two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COFFEE MOCHA ICE CREAM CAKE



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I found this recipe in Bon Appetit (August 2000). I was looking for an ice cream cake that included coffee ice cream and soothed my chocolate craving. This is it!! **Alternative: double the crushed cookies and add the layer between the ice cream and chocolate topping Yummy!**

Provided by will3bur

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into pieces (about 26 cookies)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 quarts coffee ice cream, slightly softened
1/3 cup chocolate-covered coffee beans
2 1/4 cups whipping cream, chilled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Blend cookies in processor until finely ground. Add melted butter; process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Place ice cream in large bowl. Finely chop coffee beans in processor. Add to bowl with ice cream; stir until well blended. Transfer ice cream mixture to crust-lined pan. Smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight.
  • Combine whipping cream and vanilla in another large bowl. Sift powdered sugar and cocoa over. Using electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form. Spread mixture over top of cake. Freeze until cream is set, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.) Sprinkle chocolate shavings over top of cake. Run knife between pan sides and cake to loosen. Remove pan sides. Using small metal spatula or knife, smooth cake sides. Let cake stand at cool room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.7, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 167.4, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 37.8, Protein 6

MOCHA CRUNCH ICE CREAM CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Coffee     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Mocha Sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
Crust
3 cups macaroon cookie crumbs (about 21 Mother's brand cookies)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
2 pints chocolate ice cream
2 pints coffee ice cream
3/4 cup chopped Almond Roca or Heath bars (about 14 Almond Roca or 12 miniature Heath bars, about 5 ounces)

Steps:

  • For sauce: Cook water, sugar and espresso in heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add chocolate and butter. Stir until chocolate and butter are melted and sauce is smooth. Cool completely. (Sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring sauce to room temperature before using.)
  • For crust: Oil 9-inch springform pan. Mix 2 cups crumbs and butter in medium bowl. Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Freeze until firm.
  • For filling: Soften chocolate ice cream in refrigerator until spreadable but not melted. Spread in pan and smooth top. Freeze until firm.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup sauce over ice cream and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cookie crumbs. Freeze until firm.
  • Soften coffee ice cream in refrigerator until spreadable but not melted. Spread in pan. Smooth surface and freeze until firm. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over coffee ice cream. Sprinkle with Almond Roca and freeze until firm. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover tightly.)
  • Soften cake slightly in refrigerator if necessary. Rewarm remaining sauce over low heat until lukewarm, stirring frequently. Remove pan sides. Cut cake into wedges. Serve, passing warm mocha sauce separately.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This rich, dark chocolate mocha cake is perfect with a nice cup of coffee. The cake recipe is adapted from one in a local newspaper, and the cream cheese icing is my own "standby" recipe.

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans, in order to make 2 cake layers.
  • In a large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat all on medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling, strong, hot coffee; batter will be thin.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then remove cake layers from pans to wire racks.
  • While cake is cooling, make the icing. To make icing, mix cream cheese, margarine, and vanilla extract. Add sugar and beat until creamy and smooth.
  • To finish cake, make sure the layers are completely cool. Take one round layer, place it on a serving plate, and top it with a layer of icing. Then place the other round layer on top, and ice the entire cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.5, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 563.3, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 71.8, Protein 6.2

MOCHA-CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE



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This tender coffee cake is so yummy and sweet, it doesn't need frosting.-Bette Mintz, Glendale, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BATTER:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips., Pour a third of the batter into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the walnut mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or espresso powder in the coffee ice cream.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to line the bottom with parchment paper so the cake doesn't stick.
  • To make the cake layers ahead of time, bake them and then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • To make the coffee ice cream ahead of time, churn it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least 4 hours.
  • To assemble the cake, let the cake layers and ice cream soften slightly before assembling. This will make it easier to spread the ice cream and stack the layers.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This coffee mocha ice cream cake is the perfect dessert for any coffee lover. It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your guests. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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