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Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing 🍫☕
Indulge in the rich decadence of this Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing, a delightful creation perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. With a moist chocolate cake base and a creamy mocha icing, this recipe promises to elevate your dessert game to new heights. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress!
Recipe Details:
- Name: Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 eight-inch layer cake
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 3/4 cup |
| White sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Salt | 2/3 teaspoon |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Vanilla | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Instant coffee powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Milk | 2-4 tablespoons |
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once melted, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Beat in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the milk, mixing until the batter reaches a smooth consistency. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Avoid overcooking to maintain the cake’s moist texture.
4. Prepare the Mocha Icing:
- While the cakes are baking and cooling, prepare the mocha icing.
- In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, instant coffee powder, and butter.
- Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency. Aim for a texture that is neither too runny nor too thick.
5. Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, remove them from the pans.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread a generous layer of mocha icing over the top of the first cake layer.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top, creating a double-layered cake.
- Use the remaining mocha icing to frost the top and sides of the cake, ensuring an even coating.
- For best results, refrigerate the cake before serving to allow the icing to set.
Enjoy the luxurious combination of rich chocolate cake and smooth mocha icing with every delectable bite of this Double Layer Chocolate Cake With Mocha Icing! Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or indulging in a slice at home, this dessert is sure to be a hit.
