Description
A rich and decadent cake that combines the bold flavors of espresso and dark chocolate, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% or higher)
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined, then add in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the melted chocolate into the wet mixture.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and espresso, alternating between each.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with chocolate ganache or buttercream as desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake, so mix until just combined.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, espresso cake, dessert, baking, celebration