european mocha fudge cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Hoover
Kennewick, WA

I grabbed this off the Hershey's Recipe site (this is only 1 of many). They all look so good, but I HAVE to try this one. Looks so decadent. Hershey's site: http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/4655/European-Mocha-Fudge-Cake.aspx#

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For european mocha fudge cake

  • 1 1/4 c
    butter or margarine
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    hershey's dark cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • CREAMY COFFEE FILLING
  • 1 1/2 c
    cold whipping cream
  • 1/3 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    powdered instant coffee ( i used espresso powder)
  • OPTIONAL
  • chocolate curls

How To Make european mocha fudge cake

  • 1
    Preheat over to 350. Butter and flower 2 9" round pans or line with parchment.
  • 2
    Melt butter, add cocoa, stirring until blended; cool slightly. Beat eggs in a large bowl until foamy; add salt and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add the cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Blend thoroughly. Fold in flour and pecans. Pour mixture into prepared pans.
  • 3
    Bake 20-25 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Do not overbake. Cool 5 min, then remove from pans onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • 4
    Make Creamy Coffee Filling: Combine all ingredients, stir until coffee/espresso powder is disolved. Beat until stiff. Makes about 3 cups of filling.
  • 5
    Spread filling on the layers of the cake, top with chocolate curls (optional).
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