Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Coffee Cake, a sumptuous blend of rich chocolate and aromatic coffee. Each bite of this moist cake delivers an irresistible fusion of flavors, making it perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a sweet treat at home. With layers of creamy coffee buttercream and a luscious chocolate coffee syrup drizzle, this cake satisfies any sweet tooth. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make, ensuring that even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dessert. Elevate your next celebration with this delightful Chocolate Coffee Cake that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- Cocoa powder and brewed coffee (for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine dry ingredients: cake flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt with the butter until crumbly.
- Mix in sour cream and oil until thick.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla separately; then mix with hot coffee and cocoa in another bowl.
- Gradually combine both mixtures into the batter until just mixed.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 33–36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg