Description
Indulge in the ultimate Coffee Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with velvety coffee buttercream. This three-layer cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. Each slice offers a moist and tender texture thanks to the unique blend of sour cream and coffee, while the deep flavors of dark brown sugar and cocoa powder create an irresistible taste experience. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with ice cream, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 360g black coffee (or 2 tsp instant coffee)
- 360g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 300g granulated sugar
- 150g dark brown sugar
- 75g unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 165g vegetable oil
- 270g sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 400g butter (for frosting)
- 660g 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 grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and black coffee.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
- For buttercream: Beat room temperature butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract and cooled coffee.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with buttercream in between and frost the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg