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Coffee Chocolate Cake

Decadent Coffee Chocolate Cake That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

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This Coffee Chocolate Cake combines rich flavors and moist texture, perfect for dessert lovers seeking the ultimate treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Black Coffee Substitute with strong brewed coffee or 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Use 1:1 substitution with cake flour if needed
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar for milder flavor
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Dutch Cocoa Powder Avoid substitutes for best results
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used but oil keeps consistency
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute Greek yogurt as a 1:1 replacement
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract Swap with vanilla paste for bolder profile
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter Ensure it's at room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Espresso Powder Can be omitted if not available

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Stand mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coffee Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and prepare three 20 cm (8-inch) cake pans by lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together black coffee, vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Evenly divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare buttercream by mixing a small amount of espresso powder with water to create a concentrate, then beat room-temperature butter.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar, coffee mixture, and vanilla to the whipped butter and mix until smooth.
  9. Level the cooled cake layers before stacking with buttercream in between.
  10. Apply a crumb coat and then a final layer of buttercream on the sides and top.
  11. Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow coffee to cool before mixing.

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