Description
Indulge in our Coffee Chocolate Cake, a heavenly dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with the deep flavors of coffee. This three-layer masterpiece is incredibly moist and features smooth coffee buttercream that elevates every bite. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply a sweet treat at home, this cake promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With its easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers will find success in creating this stunning cake. Treat yourself to this delicious blend of flavors that will surely become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 360 g brewed black coffee (or 2 tsp instant coffee)
- 360 g all-purpose flour
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 75 g unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 270 g sour cream
- 400 g butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans.
- In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. In another bowl, combine coffee, sugars, vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Divide batter among prepared pans.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the buttercream: Beat room temperature butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla and cooled coffee until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with buttercream between each layer and frost the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg