Here’s a decadent Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling 🍫☕ recipe—rich, moist, and perfect for special occasions:
Ingredients
For the Mocha Cake Layers
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 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 (hot)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 200 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2–3 tbsp dark rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frosting (Optional)
- Whipped cream or chocolate ganache for coating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, hot coffee, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Bake the Cake
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before removing from pans.
- Prepare the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Add butter, rum, and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to thicken slightly for spreading.
- Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread half of the chocolate-rum cream filling evenly.
- Place the second layer on top and spread remaining filling on top or around the sides.
- Optionally, frost with whipped cream or chocolate ganache for a polished look.
- Serve
- Chill for 1 hour for best slicing.
- Serve with a cup of coffee or a splash of rum for extra indulgence.
✅ Tips:
- Use strong coffee for an intense mocha flavor.
- Adjust the amount of rum to taste—can reduce or substitute with rum extract for a milder version.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts or chocolate shavings between layers.
I can also give a step-by-step restaurant-style version with glossy ganache and decorative chocolate curls if you want. Do you want me to share that?
