Description
Indulge in the ultimate Coffee Chocolate Cake, where rich chocolate meets aromatic coffee in a delightfully decadent dessert. This three-layer cake features moist, tender chocolate sponge layers enveloped in creamy coffee buttercream frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply a cozy afternoon treat. The combination of flavors creates an unforgettable experience that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, this cake is sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire.
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
- 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, for more intense coffee flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 9-inch round baking pans.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: oil, sour cream, coffee, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely.
- Prepare buttercream by beating butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cooled coffee until fluffy.
- Assemble cake with layers of buttercream between each sponge layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg