Baking Recipes with Coffee as an Ingredient

Mocha Java Cake

Barb's Famous Mocha Java Chocolate Cake

We shot this video as she was baking it for her family reunion later that day.

Heat oven to 350 °.  Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or one 9×13 pan.

In large bowl, combine 2 c. sugar, 1 & 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, 3/4 c. cocoa, 1 & 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 & 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. salt. 

Add 2 eggs, 1 c. milk, 1/2 c. vegetable oil and 2 tsp. vanilla extract.  Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.

Add 1 cup hot espresso made with Mocha Java Blend, or one cup hot espresso or strong coffee of your choice.  Batter will be thin.

Bake approximately 30-35 minutes.  Allow to cool completely.  Frost with Mocha Java Frosting.

Mocha Java Frosting

Mix 2 & 1/2 c. powdered sugar, 1/4 c. cocoa, 1/3 c. softened butter,  1 Tbs milk and 1 shot (2 Tbs.) espresso until well blended and smooth.  You may adjust the amount of espresso and milk to your liking.