Comments on: Mocha Cake Recipe

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:25:47 +0000

In reply to Samantha. Hi, Samantha-- thanks for catching that. It is a little confusing the way I originally wrote it. I updated the instructions to hopefully be a little clearer. Let me know if you still have questions!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:20:23 +0000

Hello! Making this today. Can you clarify if the 1.25 c reduced coffee is split between the cake and the frosting? How much goes into the cake itself? Or am I making sure to reduce down an additional 1/4 c for the frosting?

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:04:15 +0000

In reply to Amy O.. Thanks, Amy!

By: Amy O.

Amy O. — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:57:05 +0000

This cake was REALLY good. I added semi-sweet chocolate shavings to the outside too. Yum!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 13:15:21 +0000

In reply to Andi. Amazing, Andi! Thanks so much for your review :) the added caramel sauce sounds amazing!

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:31:46 +0000

Had this for dessert last night. I baked the cake night before, let it cool in pan, and wrapped it in wax paper then foil. Yesterday after work I made the buttercream and assembled. Husband poured heated caramel sauce on middle to sink in before I added buttercream, then added 2nd layer to which he snuck in more caramel sauce before I got the buttercream on. He decorated the top with broken pieces of candy. It was DEVINE!
The cake recipe is SO perfect, it’s very moist with a delicious taste of chocolate and coffee. Follow the recipe – it’s perfection! The buttercream is the perfect topping (and filling).
Son and girlfriend were here for dinner, they asked for the leftovers (not from my dinner, they wanted the cake…sigh). Now I have to bake another…!
BTW, I brewed Trader Joe’s decaf but think that your favorite coffee is the best bec that’s what you’ll get a hint of.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 19:47:16 +0000

In reply to Malou. Hey, Malou-- it's best to stick to the recipe as written.

By: Malou

Malou — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:25:10 +0000

Can I add milk?

By: Abigail

Abigail — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:31:31 +0000

In reply to Lynn. Thank you! Also, does Hershey’s cocoa powder work for the Dutch processed? Or which cocoa did you use? Have a nice day!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 13:29:25 +0000

In reply to Abigail. Hey, Abigail-- any coffee of your choosing works great!

By: Abigail

Abigail — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:20:55 +0000

This looks amazing!! I am going to try this recipe this week! Does espresso work for the coffee or would that be too strong? Thank you for the recipe!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:55:03 +0000

In reply to Sam. Hey, Sam! Roast does not matter, since the strength will be complemented by the sugar and chocolate. Just use whatever you like! Enjoy!