Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream

Components:

Regarding the Cake:

1. a quarter cup all-purpose flour
2. Two cups of powdered sugar
3. ¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
4. ½ teaspoon baking powder
5. One-half teaspoon baking soda
6. One teaspoon of salt
7. Two big eggs
8. one cup of whole milk
9. Half a cup of vegetable oil
10. Two tsp of vanilla essence
11. One cup of water that is boiling
12. Two tsp of espresso powder or instant coffee

Regarding the Rum-Chocolate Cream:

• One cup of thickened cream for whipping
• ½ cup of sugar powder
• ½ cup chocolate powder, unsweetened
• Two tablespoons of dark rum
• One teaspoon vanilla extract

For the optional garnish:

• Shavings of chocolate
• Coffee beans

Guidelines:

1. Get the cake ready:

• Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Butter and dust two 9-inch circular cake pans.
• Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a big bowl.
• Pour in the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Beat for roughly two minutes at a medium tempo.
• The batter will be thin; stir in the instant coffee and boiling water until well incorporated.
• Evenly transfer the batter into the ready pans.
• When a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, bake for 30 to 35 minutes. After 10 minutes of cooling in the pans, move them to wire racks to finish cooling.

2. Prepare the Rum-Chocolate Cream:

• Beat the heavy cream in a mixing basin until soft peaks form.
• Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar gradually while beating until well blended.
• Once stiff peaks form, mix in the vanilla extract and black rum. Put aside.

3. Put the Cake Together:

• After the cakes cool fully, arrange one layer onto a platter. Drizzle a thick layer of the chocolate-rum cream over it.
• After putting the second layer on top, use the leftover chocolate-rum cream to frost the cake’s sides and top.

4. Accentuation:

• If desired, garnish with coffee beans and chocolate shavings.

5. Present:

• Cut into pieces and savor this decadent dessert!

Have fun!

With its rich flavors and smooth texture, this mocha layer cake is sure to wow! Ideal for those who enjoy coffee!