Description
A delightful treat blending rich chocolate and coffee flavors in a light and fluffy sponge cake, perfect for any celebration or everyday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder (or strong coffee) dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp instant coffee (optional)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the vanilla and dissolved espresso. Sift the dry ingredients over the mixture and fold gently to combine.
- Mix the warm milk and oil, then fold it into the batter in two additions to avoid deflation.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- (Optional) Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, instant coffee, cocoa, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- (Optional) Slice the cake in half horizontally, spread mocha cream in the center and on top, then dust with cocoa or garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
For best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature. Be gentle when folding the batter to retain air and achieve a light sponge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate cake, coffee, mocha, dessert