Mocho Cakes Recipes

MOCHA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Butter and flour three 9-inch cake pans. I highly recommend using cake strips for a more even bake.
• Sift together the dry ingredients (including the sugar) into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine.
• Add the wet ingredients into a large bowl and whisk together.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
• Whisk to combine then mix on level 2 for two minutes.
• Distribute batter evenly to the three pans and bake for about 35-40 minutes at 350F or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. I recommend rotating the pans halfway through the bake.
• Allow time to cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool fully.
• Sift the confectioners' sugar, salt, cocoa and espresso powder into a bowl.
• Whip the butter for about 5 minutes using a paddle attachment (in a standing mixer).
• Beat in the sugar mixture slowly.
• Add vanilla and drizzle in the cream while beating until desired consistency is reached. If the you want the buttercream to have a stronger espresso taste, add as much as you would like!
• Warm the cream and pour over the chocolate. Set aside for a few minutes and whisk together. If there's a few bits of unmelted chocolate just microwave it for 10 seconds on half power and whisk again.
• Pipe buttercream on the first layer, add a swirl of the ganache then a sprinkle of chopped espresso beans.
• Add the second layer on and repeat the process.
• Add third layer on and cover cake with buttercream. Smooth using an offset spatula.
• Drizzle ganache on top of cake, smooth the top and allow to set.
• Pipe dollops of buttercream on the edge using a large closed star tip.
• Top each dollop with a chocolate covered espresso bean.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE I

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.

MOCHA CAKE

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.

MOCHO CAKES

Steps:

• 1. WHITE CAKE: - Blend the shortening and sugar. Add the egg yolks and vanilla. - Add the dry ingredients and the milk. - Beat the egg whites until stiff (in a separate bowl) and fold into the batter. - Make cupcakes using wrappers and filling the cups 1/2 full.
• 2. POWDERED SUGAR FROSTING : - Blend all ingredients. The frosting should be thin but not drippy.
• 3. Spanish Peanuts: Finely chop peanuts (A one cup food processor works great for the peanuts!)
• 4. - Frost the (unwrapped) sides first and then the top of the cupcake. - Press the top down into crushed Spanish Peanuts. Roll the sides.
• 5. QUICK METHOD: Make cupcakes according to instructions on a boxed cake mix. Thin a can of White frosting with milk. (Make sure it is thin, but not drippy) Then roll in the peanuts.

MOIST MOCHA CAKE

Steps:

• Arrange rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Whisk together flours, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl, then sift ingredients through a fine mesh strainer.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and oil. Add eggs and egg whites and whisk to incorporate. Fold in yogurt, vanilla, sugar and dissolved espresso powder. Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 90 seconds or over a double boiler. Fold chocolate into batter.
• Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated; do not overbeat. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake has risen nicely and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
• While cake is cooling, make the frosting:
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until soft and creamy. Spread frosting evenly over cake and cut into squares. Finely grate one small square of chocolate. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings over the cake.