Coffee isn't just for drinking. Why not have it for dessert? From cookies to cupcakes, fondue to parfaits, there's something here for every coffee—and chocolate—lover.
21 Totally Indulgent Mocha Desserts
1/21
Layered Mocha Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In my search for the perfect mocha cheesecake, I ended up combining a few of my favorite recipes to create this delicious version. It’s as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
2/21
Brownie Mocha Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
By using instant pudding and a convenient box of brownie mix, there's nothing to the preparation. The result is moist and chewy. And the layers look so pretty spooned into a glass trifle bowl. —Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta
3/21
Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
26 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh plate of warm cookies on her counter. I learned some of her recipes by heart as a child, and I've been making these since high school. They taste like Christmas.—Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
4/21
Mocha Java Pie with Kahlua Cream
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a big coffee drinker and love the iced and frozen versions, too. This pie was my way of incorporating those flavors into a dessert. —Becky McClaflin, Blanchard, Oklahoma
5/21
Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They're also great with a variety of fillings—try making them with fruit preserves. —Marie Valdes, Brandon, FL
6/21
Mocha-Pecan Ice Cream Bonbons
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These bite-sized bonbons may sound tricky to make, but you'll find that fashioning them is a breeze. What's more, our cooking experts advise that you keep this recipe handy when you serve them—as soon as folks sample the treats, they'll be asking how to make them. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
7/21
Mocha Yule Log
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This eye-catching dessert is guaranteed to delight holiday dinner guests. Chocolate lovers will lick their lips over the yummy cocoa cake, mocha filling and frosting. For a festive touch, I garnish the log with marzipan holly leaves and berries. —Jenny Hughson, Mitchell, Nebraska
8/21
Mocha Hazelnut Torte
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this cake on birthdays and other special occasions because it looks and tastes so amazing. The combination of mild hazelnut and coffee flavors is impossible to resist. —Christina Pope, Speedway, Indiana
9/21
Chocolate Coffee
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A rich whipped chocolate mixture from our Test Kitchen can be used to flavor your cup of joe for some chocolate coffee. Or add it to milk for hot chocolate.
10/21
Frozen Mocha Torte
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is in each cool, refreshing slice. —Aelita Kivirist, Glenview, Illinois
11/21
Caramel Mocha
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can easily indulge in a coffeehouse-quality drink at home anytime. With whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle, this mocha treat will perk up even the sleepiest person at the table. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
12/21
Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. These decadent treats are the result, and we really enjoy them! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
13/21
Mocha Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Without a doubt, this is the best cake I've ever made. It's a decadent dessert that I share with everyone I can! —Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California
14/21
Easy Mocha Cream Pie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolate crust is excellent with a cool no-bake mocha filling. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
15/21
Creamy Mocha Frozen Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Light as a feather, this cool, satisfying dessert is delicious and impressive to serve. It's an excellent dessert to take to a potluck because it can be made ahead and stored in the freezer. —Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina
16/21
Mocha Baked Alaskas
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before serving. —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
17/21
Mocha Truffles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for my family or friends, they're quickly devoured. No one has to know how easy they are to prepare! —Stacy Abell, Olathe, Kansas
18/21
Frozen Mocha Marbled Loaf
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This showstopping marbled dessert seems fancy, but it's really simple to prepare ahead of time and pop in the freezer. Frosty slices have a creamy blend of chocolate and coffee that's delightful anytime of year. —Cheryl Martinetto, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
19/21
Caramel-Mocha Ice Cream Dessert
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for coffee and dulce de leche. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia. Have you tried Eiskaffee? A perfect coffee drink that’s also a sweet treat.
20/21
Hazelnut Mocha Eclairs
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Once you try these, especially the filling, you'll be in heaven. They make a special ending to a meal, and they're great with coffee or tea. —Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois
21/21
Toffee-Mocha Cream Torte
Total Time
50 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give the moist chocolate cake a mild mocha flavor, while the fluffy whipped cream layers, blended with brown sugar and crunchy toffee bits, are deliciously rich. —Lynn Rogers, Richfield, North Carolina