MOCHA DELIGHT

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This recipe may look complicated but is actually very simple. This recipe was a tested product of my business pitch in August of 2018 and a $250 award winner. Very delicious and moist cake, also light and fluffy in texture.

Provided by Christapher Lawrence

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CAKE BATTER
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa, unsweetened
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb butter, unsalted (softened)
2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temp
1 c coffee, cold brew (for strength)
1 c buttermilk
MOCHA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
3/4 lb butter, unsalted (softened)
3 c powdered sugar
1/2 c cocoa, unsweetened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c coffee, cold brew (for strength)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat conventional oven to 350° F or convection oven to 325°F
  • 2. Grease and flour 1 13 x 9 cake pan or two 9" round cake pans
  • 3. In a 4 and 1/2 quart stand mixer cream together butter and sugar. Mixture should be pale and creamy in texture
  • 4. While the butter and sugar are being creamed, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, baking cocoa, and salt
  • 5. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl down after each addition. Add the vanilla, coffee, and buttermilk. The mixture will look broken and curdled
  • 6. Mix in the dry ingredients one third at a time and beat until just blended.
  • 7. Mix in the dry ingredients one third at a time and beat until just blended.
  • 8. Mix in the dry ingredients one third at a time and beat until just blended.
  • 9. Let stand five minutes in oven after it is shut off
  • 10. Remove from oven and let stand five minutes longer
  • 11. Flip onto a flat surface and let cool
  • 12. Below are the frosting
  • 13. In a 4 1/2 qt. stand mixer Cream together Butter and powdered sugar
  • 14. Add the baking cocoa
  • 15. Add the vanilla and Cold brew coffee
  • 16. Blend in mixer for 10 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy
  • 17. Spread evenly on the cake
  • 18. Garnish with coffee grounds of your choice

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