Description
Rich layers of coffee chocolate cake promise a delectable journey through deep, velvety flavors that dance between robust espresso and smooth cocoa. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each indulgent bite, discovering a perfect balance of intense coffee notes and luxurious chocolate essence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee (strong)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (480 g)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (230 g)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (300 g)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50 g)
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Espresso beans
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C). Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with oil and line with parchment paper for easy release.
- Dry Mixture: Thoroughly combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl using a whisk until fully integrated.
- Liquid Integration: Incorporate oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, mixing until a uniform batter forms.
- Coffee Infusion: Gently stream hot coffee into the batter, stirring consistently to create a smooth, liquid consistency.
- Baking Process: Evenly distribute the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Cooling Stage: Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Frosting Creation: Whip butter until creamy, gradually introducing powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt while mixing thoroughly.
- Flavor Enhancement: Blend cooled coffee and vanilla extract into the frosting, beating until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Assembly & Decoration: Position first cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting generously, place second layer on top, and cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Final Touch: Garnish with chocolate shavings, espresso beans, or a delicate dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed hot coffee at precisely 185-195F to enhance cake’s moisture and deep chocolate flavor without compromising batter consistency.
- Avoid overmixing batter and check cake at 30-minute mark to prevent overbaking, which could result in dry texture.
- Replace buttermilk with equal parts milk and white vinegar or Greek yogurt for similar tangy moisture if buttermilk unavailable.
- Ensure butter is room temperature and coffee is completely cooled before mixing to achieve smooth, spreadable frosting without separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg