TORTA MOKA

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 150g sugar
• 150 g of manteca ointment
• 200 g of 0000 flour
• 10 g baking powder
• 100ml milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla essence
• 2 tablespoons of instant coffee dissolved in 20 ml of hot water
• 200 g butter at room temperature
• 200 g of powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp cold strong coffee

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Beat the butter with the sugar until you obtain a light, fluffy cream.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
3. Sift the flour with the baking powder and gradually add to the mixture.
4. Incorporate the milk, vanilla essence, and dissolved coffee, mixing until smooth and homogeneous.
5. Pour into a greased mold and bake at 170°C for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool completely before assembling.
7. For the mocha cream, beat the butter with the powdered sugar until very light and airy.
8. Gradually add the cold coffee, beating until smooth and firm.
9. Slice the cake horizontally, fill with the mocha cream, and cover with the remaining cream.
10. Tip: Ensure the coffee is completely cold for the perfect mocha cream consistency.