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☕🍰 I Might Stop Posting… But This Cake Is Too Good Not to Share
Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling
I don’t usually say this, but sometimes it feels like all the love, testing, baking, and sharing goes unnoticed. Still… recipes like this remind me why I started posting in the first place. This Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling is pure indulgence, made for those moments when you want to slow down, treat yourself, and enjoy something truly special.
This cake is rich, soft, and deeply flavorful—coffee-kissed chocolate layers paired with a silky chocolate-rum cream that melts in your mouth. It’s elegant enough for celebrations and comforting enough for quiet evenings. If you love desserts that feel bakery-worthy but still homemade, this one is for you.
👉 Ingredients & full recipe are in the comments ⬇️ Your reactions, saves, and shares truly mean more than you know 🤍
🕰️ A Little History Behind Mocha Desserts
The pairing of coffee and chocolate dates back centuries, loved for the way coffee enhances chocolate’s depth without overpowering it. Mocha desserts became especially popular in European baking, where layered cakes and cream fillings were a sign of celebration and craftsmanship.
Adding a hint of rum to chocolate cream is a classic technique used to bring warmth and complexity—never overpowering, just enough to elevate every bite.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Mocha Cake Layers:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2½ cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brewed strong coffee (cooled)
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling:
1½ cups heavy cream
8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1–2 tablespoons rum (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
Optional Toppings:
Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings
Coffee beans (decorative)
Whipped cream or chocolate glaze
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add coffee, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Divide batter evenly between pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before assembling.
2️⃣ Make the Chocolate-Rum Cream:
Heat the heavy cream until just steaming (do not boil).
Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
Stir until smooth and glossy.
Add rum and powdered sugar if using.
Chill until thickened and spreadable.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread a generous layer of chocolate-rum cream on top.
Add the second cake layer.
Frost the top and sides or leave it semi-naked for a rustic look.
Decorate as desired.
🔥 Methods You’ll Love
Classic Layered Method:
Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or special moments.
Chill-Set Method:
Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1–2 hours for cleaner slices and deeper flavor.
Lovers’ Custom Method ❤️:
Add espresso powder for stronger coffee flavor
Use milk chocolate for a sweeter filling
Add chocolate ganache over the top
❤️ Why Dessert Lovers Fall for This Cake
Deep mocha flavor without bitterness
Soft, moist cake layers
Creamy, luxurious filling
Perfect balance of coffee and chocolate
Feels special yet comforting
This is the kind of cake people remember—and ask for again.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
A hot cup of coffee or latte
A scoop of vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries for contrast
Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or when you just need a little joy on a plate.
🌟 Final Thoughts
This Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling is more than a dessert—it’s a reminder that sharing what we love still matters. If this recipe made you smile, crave, or feel inspired, that means everything.
🤍 Thank you for being here and supporting my recipes. 👉 Ingredients & full recipe are in the comments ⬇️ Your reactions help me keep going—truly.
