Espresso Cake Recipe (With Mocha Frosting)

This is the espresso cake for people who actually love espresso — not a hint of coffee flavor buried under vanilla and sugar, but a cake where the espresso shot is the point. Two espresso shots go into the batter. The mocha frosting is built on another shot. Every bite tastes like dessert at a serious coffee shop. What You’ll Need Serves 10–12 | Prep: 30 min | Bake: 30–35 min | Total: 2.5 hours (with cooling) ...

April 24, 2026 · 9 min · Home Espresso Lab