A Cake for a Crowd

Chocolate and coffee pair beautifully—their flavor profiles complement each other in a way that feels more balanced together than apart.
A Cake for a Crowd
Chocolate and coffee pair beautifully. Yvonne Duivenvoorden/TCA
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There are some cakes for snacking, others for informal meals and then there is mocha celebration cake. This is the cake I prepare for a special occasion with more than a handful of guests since it serves 8 to 12. While you need to purchase a 12-inch round cake pan, you’ll be glad you have it on hand once you’ve tasted this divine chocolate-coffee mashup, moist and finished with a decadent ganache frosting.

Chocolate and coffee pair beautifully—their flavor profiles complement each other in a way that feels more balanced together than apart. This combination is commonly known as mocha, and this cake is a delicious way to enjoy the pairing.

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Diane Rossen Worthington
Diane Rossen Worthington
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Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including "Seriously Simple Parties," and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at SeriouslySimple.com. Copyright 2026 Diane Rossen Worthington. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.