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mocha caramel cake

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

I created this new cake recipe. It's a layer cake combining mocha and caramel.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mocha caramel cake

  • CAKE
  • 2 c
    chopped chocolate covered expresso beans, divided
  • 1 c
    dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c
    caramel bits
  • 1 box
    German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3
    eggs
  • 3 tsp
    espresso powder
  • 1 c
    hot fudge sauce
  • 3/4 c
    cold brew coffee
  • 3/4 c
    chocolate covered expresso beans
  • MOCHA CARAMEL FROSTING
  • 1 tube
    frozen whipping topping, thawed
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can
    sweet condensed milk
  • 1/4 c
    cold brewed coffee
  • 1 c
    caramel ice cream topping

How To Make mocha caramel cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of two (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Beat again at low speed for 2 minutes or until soft peaks form.
  • 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.
  • 7
    To make the mocha caramel frosting, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk well for 3 minutes until smooth. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 9
    Top with chocolate covered expresso beans evenly.
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