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Coffee Mocha Cake

Eggless Chocolate Coffee Mocha Layered Cake for a special occasion. It is very easy to whip up using everyday ingredients and no special instruction. The base cake is perfect to be paired any topping or filling of your choice.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Bakery, chocolate, Coffee, cupcake, eggless
Servings: 8 inch layered cake

Ingredients

for the coffee syrup

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp sugar powdered

for the frosting

  • 2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee

Instructions

for the coffee syrup

  • Mix all the ingredients together and boil for few minutes. Allow to cool.

for the whipped cream

  • Whip the cream along with coffee for 5-10 minutes till it forms stiff peaks.

how to assemble

  • Place the first layer of cake on a platter, lightly brush it with coffee syrup. Spread 1/4 cup cream on top of it. Place the second layer and repeat with syrup and cream. Now place the third layer and brush with syrup.
  • Do a crumb coat. Keep it in freezer for 15 minutes and allow the coat to firm up.
  • Spread the remaining frosting and decorate with chocolate shavings.

Notes

  1. You can use any cake of your choice and opt for only 2 layers of cake.
  2. You can pair this cake with filling & frosting of your choice.
  3. If using dairy cream for whipping, add powdered sugar to add sweetness.
  4. For ease of assembly, it is best to allow the frosting coats to set partially in freezer for 15-20 minutes.