Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate with the bold flavor of espresso, perfect for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (for buttercream)
- 1 tablespoon water (for buttercream)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and add the dark chocolate and butter. Stir until melted.
- Whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time until well combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool before removing them from the pans.
- For the buttercream, whisk the espresso powder with the water, then beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing in the vanilla and espresso mixture at the end. Adjust the consistency if needed.
- Assemble the cake by layering buttercream between the cooled cake layers. Chill to set the crumb coat.
- Frost the outside with a thicker layer of buttercream and decorate as desired. Store in the refrigerator or freeze the layers for longer storage.
Notes
Serve at room temperature and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, espresso, buttercream