Description
A delightful red velvet cake infused with rich mocha flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together buttermilk, oil, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in vinegar and cooled espresso.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
- For frosting, mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Frost cake layers and top with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the espresso is completely cooled before adding it to the batter.
- For an extra mocha flavor, add a little coffee extract to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg