😋💕White Chocolate Mocha Dream Cake😋💕
Ingredients:
For the Mocha Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 tsp instant espresso powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup hot brewed coffee
For the White Chocolate Frosting:
8 oz white chocolate, melted
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
White chocolate shavings
Espresso beans
Drizzle of coffee syrup or caramel
Instructions:
Make the Mocha Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in vanilla, then alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
Slowly pour in the hot coffee and mix until just combined.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
For the White Chocolate Frosting:
Beat butter until creamy, then slowly add powdered sugar.
Mix in melted white chocolate and vanilla.
Add heavy cream and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a plate and spread a thick layer of frosting. Add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
Garnish with whipped cream,white chocolate shavings, espresso beans, and a drizzle of coffee syrup.
Tips & Variations:
Add more espresso powder to the frosting for extra mocha flavor
Sprinkle crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans between layers for love crunch.
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