Chocolate Pick Me Up Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of the Chocolate Pick Me Up Cake—a dessert designed to elevate your mood and satisfy your sweetest cravings. This moist, chocolate lover’s dream features a perfectly balanced blend of cocoa, sweet granulated sugar, and a surprising twist of hot brewed coffee that enhances its deep, indulgent flavor. Quick and effortless to prepare in just 20 minutes, the batter comes together seamlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and vanilla extract. Baked to perfection in under 35 minutes, this cake is crowned with an optional silky chocolate ganache for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for celebratory occasions or as an everyday treat, this 12-serving masterpiece pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether you're after a midday pick-me-up or a show-stopping dessert, this chocolate cake is sure to impress!
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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 whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
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, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the ingredients are well combined.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the hot brewed coffee to the batter. Mix until the batter is smooth. (Note: The batter will be thin; this is normal.)
Divide the batter equally 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 the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If using chocolate ganache, prepare it while the cakes cool. Once the cakes are fully cooled, layer and frost them with the ganache.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Chocolate Pick Me Up Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.9 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.2 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 481 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 5246 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 807.2 g | 294% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.0 g | 279% | |
| Total Sugars | 513.2 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 44.1 mg | 245% | |
| Potassium | 3977 mg | 85% | |
*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.
