Ingredients for Mocha Fudge Layer Cake
- Unsweetened Chocolate Squares
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Brown Sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Cake Flour
- Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Cocoa
- Brewed Coffee
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How to Make Mocha Fudge Layer Cake
- **Cake:** Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the cooled melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup of sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into two greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, carefully slice each cake layer horizontally to create 4 layers.
- **Filling:** In a medium bowl, beat 2 cups heavy whipping cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Spread the whipped cream filling evenly between the cake layers.
- **Frosting:** In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream if the frosting is too stiff.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the prepared frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
376g
Fat
112g
Carbs
40g
