Description

Indulge in the ultimate Coffee Chocolate Cake, a masterpiece that blends rich chocolate with smooth coffee buttercream. Perfectly moist and layered, this cake is designed to impress at any gathering or as a delightful everyday treat. Each slice offers a satisfying combination of deep cocoa flavor and aromatic coffee notes, making it an irresistible dessert for chocolate lovers and coffee aficionados alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving something sweet, this cake is sure to be the star of the show.

Ingredients

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360 g black coffee (or 2 tsp instant 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 (room temperature)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
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)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
Combine dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and black coffee until smooth.
Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool layers in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
While cooling, prepare buttercream by beating room temperature butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cooled black coffee, and optional espresso powder until fluffy.
Assemble the cake by layering it with buttercream between each layer and covering the top and sides.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg