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Coffee Chocolate Cake

Coffee Chocolate Cake


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  • Author: Ana
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

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

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  • 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
  • 22 1/2 tbsp black coffee (cooled down to room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (optional, for more intense coffee flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth; gradually combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool cakes before preparing coffee buttercream by beating room-temperature butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, coffee, and optional espresso powder.
  6. 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