Mystery Mocha Cake
Mocha cake is believed to have originated in the United States during the 19th century and was inspired by the popular combination of coffee and chocolate.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Instant coffee granules
- 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the remaining instant coffee granules in hot water. Pour the coffee mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.