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European Mocha Fudge Cake

Whether it's for a special occasion or just making your day better, this European Mocha Fudge Cake recipe is sure to impress. Layers of HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa cake are topped with a light, creamy coffee filling to create this stunning treat. The best part is that you can make the cake and freeze the layers ahead of time, simply adding the filling and icing after defrosting. Chocolate-dipped strawberries and dark chocolate shavings as garnish make this European Mocha Fudge Cake even more impressive.  There is nothing quite like a divine dessert with bold mocha flavor. Share the deliciousness with these rich Mocha Glazed Brownie Cups.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cake
Prep:
30 Min.
Bake:
25 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups
    butter or margarine (2-1/2 sticks)
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup
    pecans finely chopped
  • chocolate curls (optional)
  • Creamy Coffee Filling
  • 1-1/2 cups
    cold whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup
    packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsps
    powdered instant coffee
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven & stovetop
(2) 9-inch baking pans
wax paper
saucepan
rubber scraper
mixer
wire racks
mixing bowl

Step-By-Step Directions

Creamy Coffee Filling:

Combine all ingredients; stir until instant coffee is almost dissolved. Beat until stiff.

Make Ahead Directions:

Cooled cake may be wrapped and frozen up to 4 weeks; thaw, wrapped, before filling and frosting.

Additional questions?