💕😋Mocha Coffee Layer Cake💕😋
Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake Layers:
1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
For the Mocha Buttercream:
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
1 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Decoration:
Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Chocolate-covered espresso beans or coffee beans
Optional piped mocha buttercream swirls
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, sift together flour, instant coffee, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients with the milk and brewed coffee, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Mix just until combined.
Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely.
Make the Mocha Buttercream:
Beat butter until creamy and pale.
Add powdered sugar gradually while beating.
Mix in cocoa powder, dissolved coffee, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Add heavy cream or milk to reach desired consistency. Beat until fluffy (3–5 minutes).
Assemble the Cake:
Place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of mocha buttercream.
Repeat with remaining layers.
Frost the entire outside of the cake smoothly.
Decorate:
Dust the top with cocoa powder.
Pipe buttercream swirls on top.
Garnish with chocolate-covered coffee beans or espresso beans.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set. Bring to room temperature before slicing.
Slice, Serve and Enjoy 😋💕😊
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