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    Home » Cake » Mocha Cinnamon Cake

    Mocha Cinnamon Cake

    by Lainey · Posted: Feb 12, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    layer of mocha cinnamon cake

    a slice of mocha cinnamon cake

    freshly baked mocha cinnamon cake frosted with whipped cream

    Tips and Tricks for Making This Mocha Cinnamon Cake Recipe: 

    • Make the top of your cake level by using a spoon or a spatula before popping it in the oven. You can also gently tap the baking pan on your kitchen counter or table to let some excess air out of the batter.
    • For a more festive look, top with whipped cream or your favorite cake frosting before serving.

    How to Make this Mocha Cinnamon Cake Recipe:

    Gather the ingredients for this Mocha Cinnamon Cake. Before you start to mix the ingredients don’t forget to preheat oven to 350F and oil 9-inch pan.

    Once the ingredients are all ready, let’s begin!

    You will need sugar, eggs, butter, and flour:eggs, butter and sugar for mocha cinnamon cake recipe

    You will also need cinnamon, salt, coffee powder, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips:

    cinnamon, salt and coffee powder for the mocha cinnamon cake recipe

    In a large bowl add the sugar, butter, eggs, and mix for about 3 minutes or until it’s light and fluffy:

    beating the eggs with a handheld mixer

    Next add the cinnamon, instant coffee granules, salt, all-purpose flour, and mix until well combined:adding in the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture

    The batter should look like this, fine and smooth:

    mocha cinnamon cake batter

    Finally add chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and mix:

    adding in the chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips to the batter of mocha cinnamon cake

    Transfer the batter into the pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or use a toothpick to check if it’s finished:

    ready to be baked mocha cinnamon cake

    Allow the cake to cool for about an hour, then I took my knife and ran it around the edges of the side so it’s easier to release the cake:

    releasing a freshly baked mocha cinnamon cake from the baking pan using a bread knife

    Decorate the top of the cake with your favorite frosting or whipped cream and add some sprinkles! What a lovely sight to see!

    delicious and easy to make mocha cinnamon cake layer with slices

    Frequently Asked Questions for the Mocha Cinnamon Cake Recipe:

    Q: How many servings would this recipe do?

    A: This delicious and easy mocha cinnamon cake recipe could make six to 8 slices, depending on how big your slices are.

    Q: Can I use other kinds of nuts?

    A: Yes, you can. You may also add in some bits of chocolate or caramel candies in the batter, that is if you have a sweet tooth.

    mocha cake slice
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    Mocha Cinnamon Cake

    Mocha Cinnamon Cake, delicious and easy to make - it's perfect for breakfast, brunch or snacks!
    Author: Lainey

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups sugar
    • 1 cup butter melted
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup chocolate chips
    • ½ cup chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F and oil 9-inch pan.
    • In a large bowl add the sugar, butter, eggs, and mix for about 3 minutes or until it’s light and fluffy.
    • Next add the cinnamon, instant coffee granules, salt, all purpose flour and mix until well combined. Finally add chocolate chips, chopped pecans and mix.
    • Transfer the batter into the pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or use a toothpick to check if it’s finished.
    • Allow the cake to cool for about an hour, then I took my knife and ran it around the edges of the side so it’s easier to release the cake.
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    1. Jennifer says

      February 21, 2016 at 11:40 am

      I love your channel because I love baking but I hardly have the ingredients to, the videos make it soo simple to gather ingredients I already had and bake something. Thank you!

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      • Lainey says

        June 28, 2019 at 11:45 pm

        Hi Jennifer! Awww, thank you so much for your appreciation. It means a lot to me xx Lainey

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    2. Glendale says

      November 13, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Wow! I need this recipe!

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      • Lainey says

        June 28, 2019 at 11:46 pm

        Go grab it Glendale! Hope you make this soon!

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