Mocha Coffee Ricotta Layer Cake
A layered cake packed with rich coffee flavor and smooth ricotta cheese, all topped with a perfect mocha finish.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Ricotta Filling:
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp brewed coffee
For the Mocha Glaze:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and instant coffee in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, then mix in brewed coffee and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool on a rack for 10 minutes before transferring.
- Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and coffee for the filling.
- For the mocha glaze, melt chocolate chips with brewed coffee and heavy cream in a saucepan.
- Layer one cake with ricotta filling, then top with the second layer.
- Pour mocha glaze over the top and let it set for 10 minutes.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the complex beauty of this creation.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use full-fat ricotta for an extra creamy filling.
- For more mocha intensity, increase the coffee in the glaze.
- Consider adding a dash of cinnamon to the cake batter for extra depth.
- Serve with a strong coffee on the side. You know you want to.