Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe South Africa
Description
Chocolate coffee cake is a sweet treat that combines the delicious flavors of chocolate and coffee in a single cake. It has a rich, chocolatey flavor and a soft, moist texture. This cake is popular in South Africa, where it is often served as an after-dinner dessert. It is also a great snack for any time of the day. The recipe is easy to make and requires few ingredients. This chocolate coffee cake recipe will not disappoint!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Slowly add the cooled coffee and mix until fully incorporated.
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before serving.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need the following equipment:
- 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Hand mixer
- Spatula
Notes
If you don’t have strong coffee on hand, you can use instant coffee instead. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 1/4 cup of hot water and allow to cool before adding it to the batter.
You can also use other types of chocolate in this recipe, such as semi-sweet, milk or white chocolate. You can also add nuts or other mix-ins to the batter.
Nutrition
One slice of this chocolate coffee cake contains approximately 227 calories, 11g of fat, 29g of carbohydrates, and 5g of protein.
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