Petite Mocha Cakes

Mocha cakes are believed to have originated in Vienna, Austria, and are named after the city’s famous coffee drink, the ‘Mocha’.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Petite Mocha Cakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Instant coffee powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Hot water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate 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 wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee powder in hot water.
11. Brush the coffee mixture over the tops of the cakes.
12. Top each cake with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.