Mocha Coffee Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache
A heavenly mocha coffee cake layered with rich, glossy chocolate ganache. Every bite is a perfect balance of coffee and chocolate.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ganache:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add eggs, cooled coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
For the Ganache:
- Heat the cream in a double boiler or microwave until it’s just about to boil.
- Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then add butter and mix well.
- Let the ganache cool for 10 minutes before pouring it over the cooled cakes.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 430Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the ganache for an unexpected salty kick.
- If you prefer a deeper coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream to elevate the experience.