Mocha Cheesecake Cake

This Mocha Cheesecake Cake brings together everything irresistible about chocolate, coffee, and creamy cheesecake. With a velvety coffee-infused cheesecake nestled between two moist mocha cake layers and wrapped in silky mocha frosting, this dessert is deeply flavorful, elegant, and unforgettable. Each layer balances richness and sweetness with coffee’s subtle bitterness, creating a perfect harmony in every slice. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that deserves a show-stopping treat.

Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer

• 450 g cream cheese (softened)
• 135 g granulated sugar (⅔ cup)
• 2 large eggs
• 80 ml sour cream (⅓ cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water

Mocha Cake Layers

• 220 g flour (1 + ¾ cup)
• 65 g cocoa powder (¾ cup)
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 400 g granulated sugar (2 cups)
• 240 ml buttermilk (at room temperature)
• 120 ml vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 240 ml hot coffee

Mocha Frosting

• 230 g butter (softened)
• 500 g powdered sugar (4 cups)
• 50 g cocoa powder (½ cup)
• 2 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water
• 80 ml cream (⅓ cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Garnish

• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Coffee beans or chocolate-covered espresso beans
  

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