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Chocolate Coffee Cake

Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe

A rich and flavorful chocolate coffee cake that combines the deep taste of cocoa with aromatic coffee. Perfect for any time of the day!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules or espresso powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk whole or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch Cake Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, coffee granules, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour in hot brewed coffee and mix gently until smooth (batter will be thin).
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost with coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache, or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For extra moisture, add 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.