Chocolate, coffee, and almonds—basically, the holy trinity of flavors in one cake. This mocha almond cake is what happens when coffee lovers and dessert addicts join forces. The deep mocha flavor meets crunchy toasted almonds, creating a cake that’s as bold as your morning espresso. It’s rich, nutty, and just the right amount of indulgent. Perfect for people who think plain chocolate cake is too basic. Serve it with extra coffee, because why not? If you weren’t addicted to caffeine before, this cake might just push you over the edge.
Mocha Almond Cake
A decadent cake combining the boldness of mocha with the crunch of almonds—perfect for coffee lovers who need dessert with their caffeine.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup chopped toasted almonds
- For the Ganache Topping:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ¼ cup chopped almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and espresso powder.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk and coffee, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in Almonds:
- Gently stir in chopped toasted almonds.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make the Ganache:
- Heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling).
- Pour over chocolate chips and espresso powder, then whisk until smooth.
- Cool and Frost:
- Let the cake cool, then pour ganache over the top.
- Sprinkle with extra chopped almonds.
- Serve:
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your caffeinated masterpiece.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 360
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin E: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use dark roast coffee for a stronger mocha taste.
- Add a splash of coffee liqueur for extra richness.
- Top with whipped cream for an even more indulgent finish.
