Black Coffee Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, bold flavors of our Black Coffee Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that perfectly marries the deep notes of freshly brewed black coffee with the lusciousness of chocolate. This irresistibly moist cake is made with simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and buttermilk, while the addition of black coffee amps up the chocolatey richness and adds a subtle, sophisticated bitterness. Topped with a creamy, coffee-infused chocolate frosting, this two-layer treat is an elegant choice for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy weekend indulgence. Ready in just under an hour, this show-stopping cake serves 12 and is guaranteed to impress your guests with its bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike, it’s a dessert that’s both comforting and utterly unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Freshly brewed black coffee
- 0.5 cups Butter
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.25 cups Freshly brewed black coffee (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
Slowly add the freshly brewed black coffee to the batter while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin, but this is expected.
Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, beating on low speed until combined.
Add the vanilla extract and freshly brewed black coffee to the frosting mixture. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your rich and moist Black Coffee Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
