05/05/2026
Got ZERO by Cocoa Farm and Cocoa Liquor by Cocoa Farm? Try this Mocha Cake.
Soft chiffon with a balanced coffee and chocolate flavor, paired with a creamy and rich mocha buttercream in every layer. A classic combination with a more premium result.
Try the recipe using Cocoa Farm products.
Mocha Cake
Chiffon
Ingredients:
15 g Cocoa Liquor by Cocoa Farm (finely chopped)
50 g espresso
27 g oil
65 g low-protein flour
10 g ZERO by Cocoa Farm
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
40 g granulated sugar
30 g brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Batter 1
- Melt Cocoa Liquor by Cocoa Farm with hot espresso, then add oil and mix well.
- Add flour and ZERO by Cocoa Farm, mix until combined.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
2. Batter 2 (Meringue)
- Beat egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, then beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Combine & Bake
- Fold the meringue into Batter 1 in batches until well combined.
- Pour into a lined baking pan (±30×25 cm).
- Bake at 150°C for about 30 minutes.
- Let cool, then ready for layering.
Mocha Buttercream
Ingredients:
164 g milk
20 g coffee beans
40 g granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
5 g ZERO by Cocoa Farm
170 g cold butter (not frozen)
Instructions:
1. Lightly whisk the egg yolks, then set aside.
2. Heat milk, coffee beans, and sugar over low heat for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
3. Slowly pour into the egg yolks while stirring (tempering), then mix well.
4. Add ZERO by Cocoa Farm, stir, then cook again over low heat until slightly thickened.
5. Strain to remove the coffee beans, then chill in the refrigerator.
6. Once cold, beat while adding butter gradually until smooth, creamy, and firm.