Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe
Discover how to make the perfect chocolate coffee cake with this easy, rich recipe. Ideal for any occasion!
Equipment
- A 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A wire rack for cooling
- A sifter
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Step 1 – Prep and Preheat
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Always start with a preheated oven for the best rise on your cake!
Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Sifting helps to aerate your ingredients which makes for a lighter, fluffier cake.
Step 3 – Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Step 4 – Add Boiling Water
- Carefully stir in the boiling water to your batter. It will be very liquid, but this is what makes the cake incredibly moist.
- Be careful not to overmix once the water is added. Just blend it until everything is combined well.
Step 5 – Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6 – Cool
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Letting it cool in the pan helps the structure of the cake set and prevents it from breaking apart.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of vinegar for the buttermilk.
- You can add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the boiling water for an even deeper coffee flavor.