Coffee Chocolate Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl.
  2. 2Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl.
  3. 3Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl.
  4. 4Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  5. 5Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  6. 6Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  7. 7Combine the dry and wet mixtures.
  8. 8Combine the dry and wet mixtures.
  9. 9Combine the dry and wet mixtures.
  10. 10Pour the mixture into lined baking pans.
  11. 11Pour the mixture into lined baking pans.
  12. 12Pour the mixture into lined baking pans.
  13. 13Bake the cakes in the oven.
  14. 14Bake the cakes in the oven.
  15. 15Bake the cakes in the oven.
  16. 16Let the cakes cool.
  17. 17Let the cakes cool.
  18. 18Let the cakes cool.
  19. 19Prepare the coffee frosting by combining coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, then mixing with butter until creamy and fluffy.
  20. 20Prepare the coffee frosting by combining coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, then mixing with butter until creamy and fluffy.
  21. 21Prepare the coffee frosting by combining coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, then mixing with butter until creamy and fluffy.
  22. 22Level out each cake layer using a knife.
  23. 23Level out each cake layer using a knife.
  24. 24Level out each cake layer using a knife.
  25. 25Spread frosting between cake layers and stack them.
  26. 26Spread frosting between cake layers and stack them.
  27. 27Spread frosting between cake layers and stack them.
  28. 28Frost the entire cake.
  29. 29Frost the entire cake.
  30. 30Frost the entire cake.
  31. 31Decorate with coffee beans.
  32. 32Decorate with coffee beans.
  33. 33Decorate with coffee beans.
  34. 34Cut and serve the cake.
  35. 35Cut and serve the cake.
  36. 36Cut and serve the cake.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup black coffee
  • 1.5 cup black coffee
  • 1.5 cup black coffee
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.66 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.66 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.66 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sour cream 14-18%, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cup butter room temperature
  • 1.75 cup butter room temperature
  • 1.75 cup butter room temperature
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
  • 0.5 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
  • 0.5 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
  • 0.5 tbsp black coffee cooled down to room temperature
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder

Equipment

glass bowlwhiskmixing bowlbaking pansovenstand mixerspatulaknifecake stand

Tips

  • This is the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate.
  • It's fluffy and light.