Coffee Chocolate Cake
Indulge in our Coffee Chocolate Cake, the perfect dessert that masterfully blends rich chocolate with a delightful coffee twist. This decadent three-layer cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly moist thanks to sour cream and vegetable oil. Topped with a smooth and creamy coffee buttercream, each slice offers a heavenly taste experience that will leave your guests begging for more. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or a cozy night at home, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all levels to enjoy. Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 360 g 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
- 165 g vegetable oil
- 270 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 400 g butter (for frosting)
- 660 g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugars and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, coffee, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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