Semi Naked Chocolate Mocha Cake

This semi naked chocolate mocha cake is rather simple for a beginner or novice who wants to make a delicious and visually appealing cake.

You can find my chocolate cake recipe here. 

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Cake:

You can find my chocolate cake recipe here. 

Mocha Buttercream:

½ cup egg whites

1 cup granulated sugar

1½ cups butter (cubed, room temperature)

1 tsp vanilla

1 Tbsp instant espresso powder

3 oz dark chocolate (melted and cooled)

INSTRUCTIONS

Chocolate Cake:

You can find my chocolate cake recipe here. 

Mocha Buttercream:

1. Place egg whites and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk until combined.*

2. Place bowl over a hot water bath on the stove and whisk constantly until the mixture is no longer grainy to the touch (approx. 3mins).

3. Place bowl on your stand mixer and whisk on med-high until the meringue is stiff and cooled (the bowl is no longer warm to the touch (approx. 5-10mins).

4. Switch to paddle attachment.

5. Slowly add cubed butter and mix until smooth.

6. Add vanilla, melted chocolate, and espresso powder. Whip until smooth.**

7. Frost cake