Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling

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Ingredients


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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp dark rum
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

For the Mocha Frosting (Optional):

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp brewed coffee
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour 2 or 3 8-inch round cake pans.
    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
    • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix in the coffee.
    • Divide batter evenly among pans and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Make the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling:
    • Heat cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
    • Stir in rum and powdered sugar. Chill until thickened enough to spread.
  3. Assemble the Cake:
    • Level cakes if needed.
    • Place one layer on a serving plate, spread a generous amount of chocolate-rum cream filling.
    • Repeat with remaining layers.
  4. Frost the Cake (Optional):
    • Beat butter for frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa.
    • Mix in coffee and vanilla until smooth.
    • Frost the top and sides of the cake.
  5. Serve:
    • Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy the rich mocha and chocolate-rum flavors!

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