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Coffee Chocolate Cake

Coffee Chocolate Cake
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Indulge in the irresistible allure of our Coffee Chocolate Cake—a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and aromatic coffee that promises to delight your taste buds. This decadent dessert features moist layers enveloped in a creamy coffee buttercream, making it ideal for any occasion—be it birthdays, gatherings, or a well-deserved treat after a long day. With its straightforward recipe, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. Elevate your baking game and impress friends and family with this show-stopping cake!

Ingredients

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  • 360 g black coffee (or 2 tsp instant coffee)
  • 360 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 300 g granulated sugar
  • 150 g dark brown sugar
  • 75 g unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 165 g vegetable oil
  • 270 g sour cream (room temperature)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g butter (for frosting)
  • 660 g powdered sugar
  • 2–2 1/2 tbsp black coffee (cooled down to room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (optional, for more intense coffee flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix black coffee, vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For the buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually until smooth, then mix in vanilla and cooled coffee.
  7. Once layers are cool, assemble by spreading buttercream between layers and frosting the top and sides.

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