Description
The Best Chocolate Coffee Cake is a decadent dessert that beautifully marries the deep flavors of rich chocolate and aromatic coffee. This moist, tender cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home. Its delightful aroma fills your kitchen as it bakes, tempting you to indulge even before it cools. You can enjoy it plain or elevate it with your favorite frosting for an extra touch of sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe accommodates bakers of all skill levels and allows for customization with nuts or additional toppings. Once you try this luscious chocolate coffee cake, it’s sure to become a cherished staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Vegetable oil
- Brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and brewed coffee; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or espresso powder into the batter.
You can customize toppings with nuts or various frostings for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg