Mocha Layer Cake

Health score
1%
Mocha Layer Cake
120 min.
16
355kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Mocha Layer Cake, a heavenly dessert that combines the best of chocolate and coffee in a luscious, layered masterpiece. This delectable treat is perfect for coffee aficionados and chocolate lovers alike, offering a delightful balance of bold coffee notes and smooth, velvety chocolate. With a total preparation time of 120 minutes, this recipe serves 16 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply treating yourself to a sweet, satisfying dessert.

Each serving boasts a satisfying 355 calories, providing a well-rounded end to your meal. The recipe calls for a scrumptious chocolate cake mix as its base, enhanced with a JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding for an extra layer of flavor. The signature touch comes from the GENERAL FOODS INTERNATIONAL Suisse Mocha Cafe, which adds a rich mocha essence to the cake. The BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate adds depth and a luxurious texture to the cake layers and the silky glaze that drizzles down the sides.

To create this stunning dessert, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, including a bowl, an oven, a blender, toothpicks, and a microwave. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be well on your way to crafting a Mocha Layer Cake that's sure to impress your friends, family, and anyone with a sweet tooth.

Dive into the harmonious blend of chocolate and coffee with our Mocha Layer Cake – a recipe that promises to elevate your dessert game and leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, this recipe is the perfect opportunity to create a stunning, flavorful dessert that's bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil 
  • tablespoon plus light
  • ounce cream sour
  •  eggs 
  • 18.3 ounce chocolate cake mix 
  • 3.9 ounce jell-o vanilla flavor pudding instant
  • 0.3 cup general foods international suisse mocha cafe 
  • ounce semi chocolate chips divided
  • tablespoon water 
  • cups non-dairy whipped topping thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and 1/2 cup each flavored instant coffee and water in large bowl with mixer on low speed just until moistened, stopping frequently to scrape bottom and side of bowl. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Chop 4 chocolate squares; stir into batter.
  3. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
  4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  6. Stir remaining 1/4 cup flavored instant coffee into COOL WHIP. Stack cake layers on plate, spreading COOL WHIP mixture between layers. Microwave butter, corn syrup and remaining chocolate and water in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  7. Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories355kcal
Protein5.51%
Fat47.24%
Carbs47.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.31
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.1817392020122%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:354.61kcal
17.73%
Fat:19.15g
29.45%
Saturated Fat:8.42g
52.63%
Carbohydrates:43.09g
14.36%
Net Carbohydrates:40.94g
14.89%
Sugar:27.99g
31.1%
Cholesterol:54.43mg
18.14%
Sodium:351.65mg
15.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:38.03mg
12.68%
Protein:5.02g
10.05%
Phosphorus:167.8mg
16.78%
Copper:0.33mg
16.71%
Iron:2.64mg
14.67%
Manganese:0.28mg
14%
Selenium:9.49µg
13.56%
Magnesium:46.44mg
11.61%
Calcium:88.05mg
8.81%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.81%
Fiber:2.15g
8.6%
Potassium:240.35mg
6.87%
Folate:26.48µg
6.62%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.34%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.84%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.67%
Vitamin A:206.44IU
4.13%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.88%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.42%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.08%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.92%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.24%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Source:Allrecipes