Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with sweet caramel and a hint of coffee, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for icing)
- 6 tbsp (90g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules (or 2 tbsp brewed coffee)
- Pinch of salt (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Slowly add the boiling water; mix until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the icing, melt the 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Add the butter and stir until it is fully incorporated.
- Carefully pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add the vanilla, coffee granules, and salt; continue stirring until everything is well combined. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving platter and spread icing on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining icing.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, caramel icing, coffee icing, dessert, birthday cake