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**Mocha Espresso Cream Layer Cake: A Decadent Dessert for Coffee Lovers**
### Why You’ll Love Mocha Espresso Cream Layer Cake
1. **Perfect for Coffee Lovers**: If you’re a fan of coffee and chocolate, this cake brings those two flavors together in the most delightful way, creating a dessert that’s as rich and bold as your favorite cup of coffee.
3. **Impressive and Elegant**: The Mocha Espresso Cream Layer Cake has an elegant look, with multiple layers of cake and creamy frosting. It’s the perfect dessert for special occasions, family gatherings, or a luxurious weekend treat.
4. **Customizable**: Feel free to adjust the amount of coffee or cocoa powder to suit your personal taste. Add a drizzle of chocolate ganache on top or a sprinkle of cocoa nibs for a decorative touch.
### Ingredients You’ll Need
#### For the Mocha Espresso Cake:
– **2 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1 1/2 cups granulated sugar**
– **1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder**
– **1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder**
– **1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda**
– **1 teaspoon salt**
– **2 large eggs**
– **1 cup brewed espresso** (cooled)
– **1/2 cup whole milk**
– **1/2 cup vegetable oil**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1/2 cup boiling water**
### How to Make Mocha Espresso Cream Layer Cake
This cake is a delightful treat to prepare and will wow your guests with its layers of rich flavor and smooth texture. Follow these steps to create your Mocha Espresso Cream Layer Cake:
#### Step 2: Bake the Cake Layers
– Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
– Bake for **30-35 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Mocha Espresso Cream Frosting
– While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the **heavy cream** until it begins to thicken.
– Add the **powdered sugar**, **cocoa powder**, **instant espresso powder**, and **vanilla extract** to the whipped cream. Continue to beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, and the frosting is smooth and creamy.