Mocha Mahogany Layer Cake with Velvety Cocoa Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Mocha Mahogany Layer Cake with Luxurious Cocoa Frosting brings rich, coffee-infused layers to your table, perfect for special occasions. This vegetarian American classic features a moist texture and a decadent cocoa finish. With potential allergens including dairy, eggs, and gluten, this cake is a treat for those who can enjoy it.

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Overview

This delightful Mocha Mahogany Layer Cake is a cherished family recipe, passed down through generations. With its rich coffee and cocoa flavors, this cake is perfect for any special occasion. The velvety cocoa frosting adds a luxurious finish to this classic dessert.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 125 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups (cups) white sugar
• 1 Cup (cup) butter, softened
• 5 Whole eggs
• 0.25 Cups (cups) cold brewed coffee
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Cup (cup) buttermilk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 2.5 Cups (cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup (cup) butter, softened, [for frosting]
• 16 Ounces (oz) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 0.25 Cups (cups) cold brewed coffee, [for frosting]
• 0.25 Cups (cups) unsweetened cocoa powder, [for frosting]
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the coffee and cocoa powder until well blended.
4. Measure the buttermilk, remove 1 tablespoon, and set it aside in a small bowl. Stir the remaining buttermilk into the egg mixture, beating until smooth.
5. Mix the baking soda into the reserved tablespoon of buttermilk until smooth, then add it to the egg mixture.
6. Gradually add the flour, beating until the batter is smooth. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat 1 cup of butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually sift in the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
9. Stir in the coffee, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until well blended.
10. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate and spreading about 1/5 of the frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers, using the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.

Enjoy your delicious Mocha Mahogany Layer Cake with Velvety Cocoa Frosting!