Rich Chocolate Cakes with Mocha Glaze are an indulgent dessert made for true chocolate lovers, combining deep cocoa flavor with a hint of coffee for extra richness. The cakes are moist, tender, and intensely chocolatey, while the smooth mocha glaze adds a glossy finish and subtle espresso warmth. Perfect for special occasions or elegant entertaining, this decadent recipe delivers a luxurious balance of sweetness and bold flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• 200g unsalted butter, chopped and softened
• 1½ cups (265g) brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1½ cups (225g) plain (all-purpose) flour
• ⅓ cup (35g) Dutch cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 200g dark chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

mocha glaze

• 1 cup (250ml) single (pouring) cream
• 80ml fresh espresso
• 400g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• Dutch cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 160°C. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for 8-10 minutes or until light and creamy. Add the eggs and beat well.
• Sift the flour and cocoa over the mixture, add the chocolate and beat until just combined, scraping the sides of the bowl.
• Divide the mixture between 10 x lightly greased 2/3 cup-capacity ramekins and place on a baking tray. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the glaze. Place the cream into a small saucepan over medium heat and bring almost to the boil. Place the chocolate in a bowl, pour the cream and hot coffee over the chocolate, set aside for 2 minutes and then stir until smooth.
• Set aside for 30 minutes to cool and thicken.
• Place the cakes on a wire rack and pour over the glaze. Set aside for 10 minutes to set, then dust with cocoa powder. Makes 10.

Recipe from Linked Meals