Chocolate Mocha Layer Cake ☕🍫 – Rich, Creamy & Unforgettable

This Chocolate Mocha Layer Cake is the ultimate treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike. With soft, moist cocoa cake layers, a fluffy mocha mascarpone cream filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping, every bite is decadent, balanced, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for special occasions—or anytime you want a slice of café-style indulgence at home.

🍰 Ingredients

For the Cake Layers:

• 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) hot brewed coffee

For the Mocha Cream:

• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream
• 1 cup (240 g) mascarpone or cream cheese
• ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated coffee, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup (240 ml) cream
• 200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

For Decoration (Optional):

• Mini chocolate cookies or Oreos
• White chocolate balls or mushroom chocolates
• Chocolate shavings or sprinkle
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions