Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Coffee Chocolate Cake! This three-layered delight combines rich chocolate cake with luscious coffee buttercream, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply treating yourself, each bite delivers a moist, flavorful sensation that will leave friends and family craving more. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, this customizable recipe allows you to add your favorite flavors, ensuring a unique twist every time. Get ready to bake your way into dessert paradise!
Ingredients
- 360 g black coffee (or 2 tsp instant coffee)
- 360 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 75 g unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 165 g vegetable oil
- 270 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 400 g butter (for frosting)
- 660 g powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–2 1/2 tbsp black coffee (cooled down to room temperature)
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (optional, for more intense coffee flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth; gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before preparing coffee buttercream by beating room-temperature butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, coffee, and optional espresso powder.
- Assemble the cooled cake layers with frosting between each layer and cover the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg