Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling | June 28, 2025

Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling

Ingredients

For the Mocha Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp dark rum (or to taste)

For the Mocha Frosting (optional):

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp strong coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

 

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