Description
A moist and fluffy cake that combines rich chocolate flavors with the comforting taste of coffee, topped with a delightful coffee frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, brewed coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the coffee frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and cooled brewed coffee, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a platter and spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer of cake and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Slice and serve your delicious cappuccino cake!
Notes
Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Do not over-mix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, coffee, chocolate, dessert, cappuccino