Description
This Coffee Chocolate Cake is an ultra-moist chocolate cake with a bold coffee kick, layered with a smooth chocolate coffee frosting. It’s the perfect dessert for coffee and chocolate lovers, making every bite indulgent and irresistible!
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Coffee Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee (strong)
For the Chocolate Coffee Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional):
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Espresso beans
- Cocoa powder dusting
Instructions
Make the Cake:
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until combined.
- Add Coffee: Slowly pour in hot coffee, stirring until smooth (batter will be thin—this is normal!).
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
- Beat Butter: In a bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing well.
- Add Coffee & Vanilla: Pour in cooled coffee and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
- Layer & Frost: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting over it, then top with the second cake layer. Frost the entire cake.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, espresso beans, or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- Want a stronger coffee kick? Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- For a mocha twist, add melted dark chocolate (¼ cup) to the frosting.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.