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café mocha cake by susan

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Susan Feliciano
@frenchtutor
Oak Ridge, TN

This is based on my Cherry Coke cake recipe, and is a good example of what can be done with a cake mix. The family loves this one. Understand, there is caffeine in it from the espresso - so be careful with your little ones. My daughter asked me to post the Cherry Coke cake recipe too, so I will add it in the instructions below.

(1 rating)
yield 12 or more
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For café mocha cake by susan

  • CAKE
  • 1
    cake mix, devils food
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    oil
  • 9 oz
    (1 cup + 2 tbsp) evaporated milk
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    instant espresso or coffee powder
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    (1 stick) butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    instant espresso or coffee powder
  • 3 oz
    (6 tbsp) evaporated milk
  • 1 lb
    confectioners' sugar

How To Make café mocha cake by susan

  • 1
    Prepare cake according to package directions, in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch cake pan. Use the evaporated milk to replace the water, and add in the espresso powder. Bake at 350° for time indicated, usually 24 - 28 minutes. Mine normally takes the full 28 minutes. Cool about 10 minutes in pan; do not remove from pan.
  • 2
    While cake is cooling, prepare frosting: In a small saucepan, heat together the butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and evaporated milk for just a few minutes and stir until well-blended.
  • 3
    Pour heated mixture over the confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl, and beat well, until smooth and well-blended. Pour immediately over warm cake, spreading evenly.
  • 4
    Allow cake and frosting to cool to room temperature. Slice and serve.
  • 5
    To make the Cherry Coke cake: Use a 12-oz can of Cherry Coke in place of the evaporated milk (9 ounces in cake + 3 ounces in frosting). Leave out the espresso powder. Bake exactly as above.
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