Description
This Chocolate Coffee Cake is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and aromatic coffee, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. With its moist texture and decadent frosting, this cake promises to elevate your dessert game. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine brewed coffee, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg