Brace yourself—this isn’t your grandma’s afternoon cake. It’s bold, rich, unapologetically caffeinated, and dangerously seductive. The deep chocolate layers smothered in mocha frosting basically whisper sweet nothings to your dopamine levels. It’s not a dessert, it’s a lifestyle decision. If you’re tired of basic sponge cakes pretending to be special, this one actually delivers. Every slice hits like a double espresso shot but wrapped in velvet. Perfect for celebrations or dramatic solo kitchen therapy sessions. Mocha lovers, this is your peak moment—don’t screw it up.
Chocolate Coffee Layer Cake with Mocha Frosting
A bold, luxurious chocolate coffee cake layered with smooth mocha frosting that doubles as a legal addictive stimulant in disguise.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
For the Mocha Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 2 –3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and coffee. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Let cool 10 minutes, then move to wire racks.
Frosting:
- Beat butter until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Mix in powdered sugar, cocoa, and espresso powder.
- Add vanilla and cream. Beat until silky and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously.
- Chill slightly for cleaner cuts or dive in face-first.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use dark cocoa powder for a bolder punch.
- Add a splash of Kahlúa or coffee liqueur to the frosting—because why not?
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top for that bougie bakery finish.
- Serve with iced coffee for maximum caffeinated satisfaction.
- This cake improves overnight, if it survives that long.
