Description
Coffee Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate with the bold flavor of coffee, making it a must-try for any occasion. This three-layer cake is not only moist and fluffy but is also filled with a smooth coffee buttercream that elevates its luxurious appeal. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself to an indulgent afternoon delight, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers will find joy in creating this masterpiece. Get ready to enjoy every slice of this delightful treat!
Ingredients
- 360 g black 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
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 400 g butter (room temperature)
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugars, oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and black coffee until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the buttercream: Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cooled coffee until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering with buttercream between each layer and frosting the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice ~85g
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg