Mocha Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cold
• 1-1/3 cups sour cream
• FROSTING:
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 6 tablespoons brewed coffee
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Optional: Chocolate-covered coffee beans and baking cocoa