Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Coffee Cake, a decadent dessert that combines the bold taste of espresso with the sweetness of chocolate. With a moist cake base, a crumbly cocoa topping, and an optional glaze, this treat is perfect for any coffee lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
For the Crumb Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons brewed coffee or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in sour cream.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, then stir in hot coffee. Pour into pan.
- Make crumb topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cocoa, and espresso. Stir in melted butter and sprinkle over batter.
- Bake: for 35–40 minutes. Cool in pan.
- Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar with coffee or milk and drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- For extra decadence, add mini chocolate chips to the batter or sprinkle over the topping.
- Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
