Chocolate Cafe Au Lait Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, layered chocolate cake with a crunchy crumb topping and coffee-kissed whipped cream frosting
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This decadent Chocolate Cafe Au Lait Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines the deep flavor of devil’s food cake with a crunchy graham cracker and walnut topping. The layers are sandwiched with a light, aromatic whipped cream infused with instant coffee, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The contrast between the dense, moist chocolate cake and the airy, coffee-scented frosting makes every bite luxurious. It’s an impressive yet approachable treat perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress guests. While it uses a cake mix as a base, the homemade topping and frosting elevate it to a bakery-quality dessert that feels special and indulgent.

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Chocolate Cafe Au Lait Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 948.0

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This decadent Chocolate Cafe Au Lait Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines the deep flavor of devil's food cake with a crunchy graham cracker and walnut topping. The layers are sandwiched with a light, aromatic whipped cream infused with instant coffee, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The contrast between the dense, moist chocolate cake and the airy, coffee-scented frosting makes every bite luxurious. It&# 226;ÂÂs an impressive yet approachable treat perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress guests. While it uses a cake mix as a base, the homemade topping and frosting elevate it to a bakery-quality dessert that feels special and indulgent.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat, or in a microwave-safe bowl on High for 1 to 1-1/4 minutes.
  2. Stir graham cracker crumbs into the melted margarine and let the mixture cool slightly.
  3. Once cooled, stir in semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts; set the crumb mixture aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177ðC).
  5. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  6. Prepare the devil's food cake mix according to the package directions.
  7. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  8. Sprinkle the crumb-walnut-chocolate chip mixture evenly over the batter in both pans.
  9. Using your fingertips or the back of a spoon, lightly press the crumb mixture into the batter so it adheres but does not sink completely.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans before unmolding.
  12. Ensure the crumb-topped side of the cakes is facing up.
  13. In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream, instant coffee powder, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  14. Place one cooled cake layer, crumb side up, on a serving plate.
  15. Spread three-quarters of the whipped coffee cream mixture evenly over the first layer.
  16. Top with the second cake layer, crumb side up.
  17. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream; do not frost the top.
  18. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 948.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.7g68%
Saturated Fat 22.5g113%
Cholesterol 62.5mg21%
Sodium 1328.2mg56%
Total Carbohydrate 98.2g33%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 82.1g
Protein 32.8g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, cake, coffee, whipped, cream, graham, cracker, walnuts, dessert, layer, baking, frosting, indulgent, party, holiday, chips, crumb, topping
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