mocha caramel layer cake

How To Make mocha caramel layer cake

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Coat the bottom and sides of two (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
• Step 3
  To make the cake, divide 1 cup chopped chocolate covered expresso beans, the dark chocolate chips and caramel bits between both cake pans; mix well.
• Step 4
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and espresso powder. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes until blended. Add hot fudge sauce and cold brew coffee.
• Step 5
  Beat again at low speed for 2 minutes or until soft peaks form.
• Step 6
  Pour the batter into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
• Step 7
  To make the mocha caramel frosting, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk well for 3 minutes until smooth. Set aside.
• Step 8
  Place first layer cake on a serving plate; spread the half of the frosting. Sprinkle with remaining chopped chocolate expresso beans evenly. Top with a second layer cake. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of the cake.
• Step 9
  Top with chocolate covered expresso beans evenly.
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