Mocha Layer Cake Recipe
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Mocha Layer Cake

By: BREAKSTONE'S 
"A rich and indulgent chocolate layer cake filled with a decadent mocha cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup GENERAL FOODS INTERNATIONAL Suisse Mocha Cafe
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided
  • 1/4 cup GENERAL FOODS INTERNATIONAL Suisse Mocha Cafe
  • 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and 1/2 cup each flavored instant coffee and water in large bowl with mixer on low speed just until moistened, stopping frequently to scrape bottom and side of bowl. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Chop 4 chocolate squares; stir into batter. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
  3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  4. Stir remaining 1/4 cup flavored instant coffee into COOL WHIP. Stack cake layers on plate, spreading COOL WHIP mixture between layers. Microwave butter, corn syrup and remaining chocolate and water in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 383 | Total Fat: 21.7g | Cholesterol: 57mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2010 by Zappet   view full review
Miammmmm....So so good...But needs a little time! If you wanted another flavour, then replace...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by apos159   view full review
I have made this cake twice now and everyone loves it! The only change I make is to leave out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by JD   view full review
This recipe was outstanding! I made this for my husband for his birthday; his favorite is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by Rhonda   view full review
OMG! This cake was yummy!!! I only did one small tub of cool whip and thought it was plenty....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2011 by wjay29   view full review
A quick, easy recipe. And not to mention moist and delicious! I'll make this again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by Jill   view full review
What a great semi-homemade recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by Jezel   view full review
pretty good and very moist. great topping
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by jaydee8201   view full review
This cake is delicious! So moist and rich with a definite mocha flavor. I made it for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by Lovely Rita   view full review
Straight-forward recipe, lots of fun ingredients. Did very well at the bake sale, rich and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2012 by Ash015   view full review
Absolutely Delicious!!! I made this just as directed and served for dessert at a family get...

 

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