This Coffee Mocha Buttercream Cake isn’t just another dessert. It’s an elegant rebellion against your basic cake ideas. The rich, bold coffee meets the deep chocolatey mocha flavor, combined with a buttery smooth frosting that’s almost too good to be true. Each bite feels like a caffeine-fueled masterpiece, one that won’t judge you for eating it all. You know, just in case you were wondering if one slice could really change your life. Spoiler: it can, and it will. Don’t waste time with average cakes when you can indulge in this masterpiece.
Coffee Mocha Buttercream Cake
A luxurious blend of coffee and mocha flavors, topped with creamy buttercream for the perfect balance of rich and indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
For the Mocha Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brewed coffee cooled
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and brewed coffee, then mix in dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the mocha buttercream: beat softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add brewed coffee, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread the buttercream between the layers and on top.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the decadence.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 3%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Drizzle extra coffee over the top for a more intense flavor experience.
- Add a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a warm, spicy note.
- For a crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts on top of the buttercream.
- This cake keeps well for 2-3 days if stored in an airtight container.
