Indulge your taste buds with the heavenly union of coffee, chocolate, and pecans in this tantalizing mocha sheet cake recipe. This delectable treat combines the richness of chocolate with the aromatic essence of coffee, further complemented by the nutty crunch of pecans. Each bite of this moist and tender cake promises an exquisite experience, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion, whether it's a cozy gathering with loved ones or a grand celebration.
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OLD SOUTHERN CHOCOLATE PECAN SHEET CAKE
I received this recipe from an old Southern cook, a copy of a copy of a typed-up sheet from long ago, annotated with her notes (which included the word oleo instead of margarine). I've never seen another chocolate cake recipe like it, which instructs the cook to heat part of the cake batter on the stove, and pour the cooked icing over a hot cake. The result is a wonderfully rich (yet surprisingly light) chocolate sheet cake topped with a cooked chocolate and pecan frosting. This cake has an incredible homemade taste, yet is foolproof! Will make you forget Duncan Hines®!
Provided by Leslie41
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix 2 cups white sugar, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Combine water, vegetable shortening, margarine, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour liquid into flour mixture and stir well. Return saucepan to stove and set it aside.
- Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk in a large liquid measuring cup and stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Pour egg mixture into cake batter and mix until fully combined. Transfer batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake in preheated oven until cake springs back when touched lightly with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- While cake is baking, prepare icing using reserved saucepan. Combine confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, butter, milk, vanilla, and pecans in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Pour icing over hot cake immediately after it comes out of the oven. Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 35.7 g
MOCHA LAYER CAKE
"My family often requests this delightful layer cake," writes Terry Gilbert of Orlean, Virginia. "They love the mocha flavor and extra chocolate surprise hidden beneath the taste-tempting frosting."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, coffee, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes; invert onto a wire rack. Sprinkle each cake with 1/4 cup chocolate chips; when melted, gently spread chocolate over cakes. Place cakes in the freezer. , Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa and extract. Beat in 5 tablespoons coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over the top and sides of cake. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining coffee; stir until smooth. Pour over cake; carefully spread over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
MOCHA SHEET CAKE WITH PECANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch jelly roll pan. Stir 1/2 cup butter, coffee, 1/2 cup cocoa and vegetable oil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl until blended. Whisk in cocoa mixture. Whisk buttermilk, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture and blended well. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake to rack.
- Meanwhile, stir milk and remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup cocoa in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.Add powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool cake completely and serve.
MOCHA PECAN CAKE
I had to find a similiar recipe for a co-worker of mine who call's me Chef B (I am not a Chef but I do love to bake and make any kind of dessert). She stated she loved this Mocha Pecan cake that her friend makes her sometimes for her birthday, I hope this is the one she recalls.
Provided by Bella Rachelle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coat nuts & the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoons cake mix & set aside. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, coffee & 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes Fold in chocolate chips & nuts. Turn into greased & floured tube pan & bake at 350 degrees F, 1 hr or until done. Cool for 15 mins & turn onto rack. Cool completely before glazing. (Cake freezes well without frosting).
- Heat the tub of frosting up 20 seconds at a time until melted slightly and drizzle on the cake, sprinkle left over pecans on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.4, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 78.9, Sodium 557, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 48, Protein 7.5
CINNAMON MOCHA SHEET CAKE
Moist, rich and chocolatey; flavored with cinnamon and espresso coffee. I first made this when I was 14 and it was gone in no time! It's still a family favorite!
Provided by byZula
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 32 2 1/2 by 2-inch pieces
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt the butter in saucepan.
- Stir in cocoa, water and coffee. Beat until smooth.
- Combine granulated and brown sugars, flour, cinnamon and baking soda.
- Add the cocoa mixture, vanilla, milk, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
- Pout into a greased 10 by 15-inch jelly roll pan (a cookie sheet with sides).
- Bake at 350 F for 18 minutes or until done.
- Cool in pan.
- Make the icing by melting butter in saucepan. Stir in the cocoa, coffee and cinnamon with the milk.
- Mix until smooth.
- Slowly beat in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.Ice the cake.
- Cut into 32 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 20.3, Protein 1.7
CINNAMON MOCHA SHEET CAKE
Moist, rich, and chocolatey, flavored with cinnamon and espresso coffee. I first made this when I was 14 and it was gone in no time! It's still a family favorite!
Provided by hobbyzu
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h48m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
- Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, water, and espresso powder; mix until smooth.
- Combine white sugar, brown sugar, flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Pour in the butter-cocoa mixture, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup milk, and eggs. Mix until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cake springs back when touched lightly with a finger, about 18 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack.
- To make the icing, melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan or in the microwave. Transfer melted butter to a mixing bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, coffee, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon milk. Slowly mix in the sifted confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth; add milk as needed to reach the consistency you like. Spread the icing over the cooled cake. For easier serving, score the icing before cutting the cake: mark lines as a guide before you start to cut, and divide the cake into 32 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
CARAMEL-PECAN MOCHA LAYER CAKE
My version of a prize-winning chocolate cake is irresistible, especially when the rich caramel sauce oozes down the sides. -Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water; cool completely., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla, then cooled coffee. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1/3 cup caramel topping; sprinkle with 1/3 cup pecans. Spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread with the remaining caramel topping and whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining pecans; top with chocolate curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together more easily.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This mocha sheet cake with pecans is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This cake is also very versatile. You can add different nuts or chocolate chips to the batter, or you can frost it with your favorite frosting. You can also sprinkle the top of the cake with chopped nuts or chocolate chips before baking. No matter how you choose to make it, this mocha sheet cake with pecans is sure to be a delicious and memorable treat.
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