Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Espresso Chocolate Cake, where deep chocolate meets bold espresso for a truly decadent dessert. Moist and tender, this cake is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a stunning centerpiece for any occasion. Easy to prepare, it invites bakers of all levels to create an impressive treat that’s sure to delight at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and dust two round cake pans with cocoa powder.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg