Moist Chocolate Coffee Cake (One Bowl) Recipe
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this one-bowl Moist Chocolate Coffee Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a delightful blend of chocolate and coffee flavors that will leave you craving for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 2-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups Flour
- 1 1/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Brewed Coffee (hot)
Chocolate Coffee Frosting:
- 340 g Butter
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/3 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup Brewed coffee (cold)
- 80 g Dark chocolate (melted and cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare two 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until almost combined.
- Incorporate coffee: Pour in hot coffee and mix until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: Whip together butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt, cold coffee, and melted chocolate.
- Assemble: Layer cakes, brush with coffee, frost with buttercream, and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, weigh the batter when dividing it into pans.
- Using cake strips ensures even baking.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chocolate cake, Coffee cake, Dessert recipe
