MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
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
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.
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Igiraneza Valens
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Hemedi Shekomba
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and coffee in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover.
Hustina Bhandari
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my potluck.
flash Gordon
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AKRAM! KAHAN COM
[email protected]I'm not a coffee fan, but I still enjoyed this cake. The mocha flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the chocolate.
Subas Pariyar
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Abdimalik Mohamed
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Asad Asti
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! It was gone in no time.
Chaudhary Ali
[email protected]This cake was so moist and chocolatey. The mocha flavor was a nice twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. I would definitely make this cake again.
Atif Nadeem
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Linda Rose Longoria
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.
Victoria Cruz
[email protected]This mocha chocolate chip cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The chocolate chips added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this cake again.