Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe From Scratch

March 05, 2023 Post a Comment

Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe Also The Crumbs Please from www.alsothecrumbsplease.com

Description

This homemade chocolate coffee cake recipe is a great dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a perfect indulgence for any occasion. This chocolate coffee cake recipe has a moist and fluffy chocolate sponge cake layer, topped with a decadent chocolate and coffee frosting. The combination of the two flavors is truly mouthwatering. The cake is finished off with a sprinkle of coffee powder and chocolate chips. The coffee adds a subtle nutty flavor and the chocolate chips add a delightful crunch. This chocolate coffee cake recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone that tries it!

Ingredients

For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coffee, brewed and cooled
2 large eggs

For the frosting :
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon coffee, brewed and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

For the topping :
2 tablespoons coffee powder
2 tablespoons chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, oil, vanilla extract, and coffee.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
5. Add the eggs, and mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

8. To make the frosting, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
9. Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, coffee, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
10. Slowly add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
11. Frost the cooled cake with the frosting.

12. To make the topping, sprinkle the coffee powder and chocolate chips over the top of the cake.
13. Slice and serve.

Equipment

- Large bowl
- Whisk
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Electric mixer
- Cooling rack

Notes

- Be sure not to overmix the cake batter, as this will result in a tough and dry cake.
- Be sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more heavy cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, add a bit more confectioners' sugar.