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Chocolate Coffee Cake

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This Chocolate Coffee Cake is a rich, moist dessert combining the bold flavor of coffee with deep chocolate and topped with luscious coffee buttercream and optional ganache. Perfect for coffee lovers and special occasions alike! Keyword: Chocolate Coffee Cake

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Coffee Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

  • 2 tablespoons hot water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (to adjust consistency)

Optional Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep Pans:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two cake pans or line with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In another bowl, whisk together cooled coffee, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

  4. Combine Mixtures:
    Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.

  5. Bake the Cake:
    Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

  6. Make the Coffee Buttercream:
    Beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water and add to the butter along with vanilla. Beat until smooth, adding cream as needed.

  7. Make Ganache (Optional):
    Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.

  8. Assemble the Cake:
    Frost the first cake layer with buttercream, stack the second layer, and frost the entire cake. Drizzle with ganache if using.

  9. Serve & Enjoy:
    Let the cake rest to allow the frosting and ganache to set. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • Add mini chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra texture.

  • For stronger flavor, increase the amount of instant coffee or use espresso.

  • The ganache topping adds a decadent finish but is completely optional.

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