What's the difference between White Chocolate Mocha and white mocha?

"White mocha" often refers to a beverage made with sweet white chocolate syrup and espresso. A "White Chocolate Mocha Cake" transforms those flavors into a solid dessert—white chocolate melted into batter, complemented by espresso for depth. It’s essentially the cake version of the drink, rich and satisfying.

What was Julia Child's favorite cake?

While Julia Child is most known for French classics, she had a special fondness for Queen of Sheba cake—a rich, dense chocolate almond cake. Though it’s quite different from this White Chocolate Mocha Cake, both share a passion for bold, chocolate-forward flavors.

What is in a mocha cake?

A mocha cake usually combines chocolate or coffee-flavored sponge with espresso powder or brewed coffee. Our White Chocolate Mocha Cake swaps dark chocolate for white, bringing a creamy contrast while keeping the signature mocha taste alive.

What is the recipe for Starbucks white chocolate mocha?

Starbucks makes theirs with espresso, white chocolate sauce, and steamed milk. We reimagine that iconic drink in dessert form here, using white chocolate, milk, espresso powder, and cake ingredients to create something similarly indulgent.

White Chocolate Mocha Cake – 1 Irresistible Recipe to Try

Description

This White Chocolate Mocha Cake blends rich espresso flavor with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate for a dessert that’s elegant, bold, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

140 g white chocolate, chopped

1 1/2 cups milk

1 Tbsp instant espresso powder

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temp

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round pans.

2. Melt white chocolate with milk in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in espresso powder. Let cool.

3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.

5. Alternate adding flour mix and chocolate mix to the batter. Mix just until combined.

6. Divide batter into pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.

7. Layer and frost with your choice of white chocolate or espresso frosting.

8. Top with white chocolate curls or espresso beans for garnish.

Notes

Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Best served at room temperature. For variation, add raspberries between layers or drizzle white mocha glaze on top.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Cakes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 460
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg