Basically Bittersweet Mocha Cake

Mocha cake is believed to have originated in Italy during the Renaissance period, where coffee and chocolate were popular ingredients in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Basically Bittersweet Mocha Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Strong brewed coffee, cooled
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coffee and milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Once cooled, spread whipped cream over the top of the cake and dust with cocoa powder.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.