Best 10 Chocolate Cake With Coffee Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey as we embark on a quest to discover the ultimate chocolate cake recipe, crowned with an irresistible coffee frosting. This exquisite dessert harmonizes the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate with the aromatic, invigorating essence of coffee, creating an enchanting symphony of taste and texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice eager to explore new culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting this delectable masterpiece, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup whole milk
1 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, milk, coffee, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 133g carbohydrate (109g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COFFEE FROSTING



Chocolate Cake with Coffee Frosting image

I work evenings in the operating room at our local hospital. Since getting away for meals can be difficult, we occasionally plan potlucks. I'm frequently asked to bring my "chocolate cake with the special icing". -Irene Peery Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup hot coffee or water
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir; cook 30 seconds longer or until melted., In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil and egg. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until combined. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and chocolate; stir in the coffee until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spread warm frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEATTY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Beatty's Chocolate Cake from Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa, is complete with a rich chocolate buttercream that keeps the cake decadent and moist.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Butter, for greasing the pans
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
3/4 cups good cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk, shaken
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows
6 ounces good semisweet chocolate (recommended: Callebaut)
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch x 2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
  • Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy. Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don't whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.

INCREDIBLE AND EASY CHOCOLATE-COFFEE FROSTING



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I took this recipe from the Ghiradelli cocoa mix box and altered it a bit. I tend to find frosting recipes sickeningly sweet. This one is delicious and just the right sweetness, with a great mocha flavor. This recipe makes enough to cover the tops and sides of 2 9-inch rounds. Try it with the "Better than Box Cake" yellow cake recipe.

Provided by Luckynum49

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 frosted 2 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter
4 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 cup cocoa powder (I recommend Ghiradelli)
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 dash salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons dry instant coffee

Steps:

  • Place butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir mixture until all the butter has just melted.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla and salt.
  • Sift in the confectioner's sugar and ground coffee.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Cool to room temperature and frost away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1804, Fat 72.4, SaturatedFat 45.3, Cholesterol 169.3, Sodium 745.2, Carbohydrate 312.9, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 269.1, Protein 16.1

COFFEE FROSTING



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Delicious coffee flavored chocolate frosting. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by Jeannette Gartner

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
¼ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together; instant coffee or leftover coffee, milk, cocoa powder, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until of spreading consistency. Makes more than enough to frost a 13x9 inch sheet cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.9 mg, Sugar 37 g

THREE-LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH IRISH COFFEE FROSTING



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A rich chocolate three-layer cake with light whipped cream, Irish coffee frosting, and a layer of fudge.

Provided by Scott Hindley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

baking spray
4 (1 ounce) squares dark chocolate
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot brewed coffee
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
¾ cup Irish cream liqueur
4 cups heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons instant coffee granules
½ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
¼ cup Irish cream liqueur
1 (12 ounce) jar hot fudge topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, then spray with baking spray. Place a large aluminum mixing bowl in the freezer.
  • Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk hot coffee and cocoa together in a separate bowl until smooth; stir in buttermilk.
  • Cream brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Mix in cooled chocolate. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack and remove parchment paper. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Flip cakes over and trim the top of each one to make it flat. Drizzle 1/4 cup cream liqueur over each cake and allow to soak in while you make the frosting.
  • Remove aluminum bowl from the freezer; add heavy cream and instant coffee granules. Beat with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks start to form. Add powdered sugar and whisk until medium peaks form. Add pudding mix gradually on low speed. Fold in cream liqueur. Taste and adjust with more powdered sugar, if needed.
  • Place one cake on a serving plate, top with 1/3 of the fudge sauce, and spread a generous layer of coffee frosting on top; repeat with the second layer. Add the remaining cake and top with remaining fudge sauce. Crumb-coat the sides of the cake lightly with frosting.
  • Fit a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and fill with frosting. Pipe 1 vertical line of dots from the bottom to the top edge of the cake. Place a spoon over the center of each dot and drag to create a petal effect, wiping the spoon clean after each swipe. Pipe another line of dots in the tails of the previous petals and repeat dragging motion. Continue to pipe dots and create petals around the entire cake, finishing with a line of dots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 463.6 mg, Sugar 51 g

CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE WITH COFFEE ICING



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Dazzle your guests with this "show stopper" coffee cake. Rich enough for dessert, it makes an ideal brunch cake.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain yogurt
chopped walnuts (to garnish)
raisins (to garnish)
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 tablespoon hot water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sifted icing sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sifted icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange juice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, raisins,walnuts,cocoa, cinnamon and instant coffee in a bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Cream butter in a large bowl and gradually beat in sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together twice.
  • Stir flour mixture, 1/3 cup at a time,into butter mixture, alternating with the yogurt.
  • Beat until just well mixed.
  • Do not overmix.
  • (batter will be thick) Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan or bundt pan.
  • Spoon in one fourth of the batter.
  • Sprinkle with one third of the raisin-walnut mixture.
  • Repeat layering twice, ending with batter.
  • Bake 1 hour at 350*F.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Unmold coffee cake and set on serving plate.
  • Frost sides and top with Coffee Icing.
  • Sprinkle with raisins and walnuts and chill until ready to serve.
  • For Icing, mix coffee with water until completely dissolved.
  • Cool.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese until light.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Beat in vanilla, orange juice,salt and coffee mixture.
  • Whip until double in volume, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 384.7, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 48.6, Protein 8.3

CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE WITH COFFEE GLAZE



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This dark chocolate cake relies on stout beer to add malted notes. Coffee helps enhance the chocolate flavor, and sour cream keeps the cake moist for days. A spiked coffee glaze studded with cacao nibs lends crunch and a nice bitter edge. This recipe calls for natural-process cocoa powder, which, along with other acidic ingredients like dark brown sugar, coffee, beer and sour cream, reacts with baking soda to make the cake rise. Dutch-process cocoa is chemically neutral and should not be substituted here, as it may cause your cake to rise unevenly and could produce an unpleasant flavor. Available from speciality baking supply stores and online, black cocoa powder is also used in this recipe to enhance the dark cocoa color and flavor, but feel free to substitute more natural cocoa powder.

Provided by Laurie Ellen Pellicano

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 4h

Yield 1 (10-inch) Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups/384 grams unbleached all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting the pan
1/2 cup/50 grams natural process cocoa powder, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting the pan
3/4 cup/171 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), plus more for greasing the pan
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 cup/25 grams black cocoa powder (or substitute additional natural process cocoa powder)
2 packed cups/440 grams dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon fine sea salt (depending on your preference)
1/3 cup/80 milliliters grapeseed or other neutral oil
1 cup/240 milliliters stout beer
1/2 cup/120 milliliters cold-brew or strong brewed coffee
1 cup/240 grams sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon whiskey
1 3/4 cups/228 grams confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon whiskey
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 to 2 tablespoons cold-brew or strong brewed coffee
1 to 2 tablespoons cacao nibs

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon flour with 1 tablespoon natural process cocoa powder. Grease the inside of a 12-cup Bundt pan with butter and dust with this mixture, taking care to coat the pan entirely.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining flour with the baking soda. In a large bowl, stir together remaining cocoa powders with the brown sugar and salt. (Mixture will be lumpy.)
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil, beer and coffee, whisking occasionally. When the butter is fully melted and the mixture is hot, pour this mixture into the large bowl with the cocoa powder mixture, and whisk well to combine. Let this mixture cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a large liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs and whiskey. Pour this mixture into the cocoa mixture, whisking as you go, until well combined.
  • Add the flour in two to three additions, whisking between each addition, until smooth and no clumps remain. (The batter will be a tad thin.)
  • Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, rotating your pan at 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes, then invert and release onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the glaze while Bundt is cooling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, sour cream, whiskey, salt and 1 tablespoon of coffee until smooth. The glaze should make slowly disappearing ribbons when you lift the whisk, similar to the texture of molasses or honey. Add more coffee 1 teaspoon at a time as needed. (To test the glaze, drizzle some on an inverted coffee cup or bowl; it should be a little thick and travel slowly down the sides.)
  • Once the Bundt has cooled completely, use a piping bag, spatula or spoon to glaze your cake. While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle cacao nibs over the surface, pressing lightly to adhere, and let the glaze set until firm, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH MOCHA-MASCARPONE FROSTING



Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting image

Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Birthday     Shower     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water
Frosting:
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 8-ounce containers chilled mascarpone cheese*
Bittersweet chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Generously butter two 9-inch cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper.
  • Sift 2 cups cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions, beating just until blended after each addition. Gradually add hot espresso-water mixture, beating just until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 15 minutes. Run small knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Invert cakes onto racks; lift pans off cakes and remove parchment. Place wire rack atop each cake; invert again so top side is up. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap each cake in plastic and store at room temperature.
  • For frosting:
  • Sift cocoa powder into large bowl; add espresso powder. Bring 1 cup cream to boil in small saucepan. Slowly pour cream over cocoa mixture, whisking until cocoa is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup cream and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  • Add mascarpone to chilled cocoa mixture. Using electric mixer, beat on low speed until blended and smooth. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until mixture is thick and medium-firm peaks form when beaters are lifted, about 2 minutes (do not overbeat or mixture will curdle).
  • Using pastry brush, brush off crumbs from cakes. Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on platter. Spoon 13/4 cups frosting in dollops over top of cake. Using offset spatula, spread frosting to edges. Top with second cake layer, top side up, pressing to adhere. Spread thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake. Chill 10 minutes. Using offset spatula, spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively. Top with chocolate curls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
  • *An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

FUDGY CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH COFFEE-CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake with Coffee-Chocolate Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cake
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Bring 1 cup water to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons espresso powder; stir to dissolve. Add chocolate; whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Cool slightly.
  • In another large bowl, whisk vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs and vanilla to blend. Add chocolate mixture and whisk to blend well. Add 1/3 of chocolate-sour cream mixture to dry ingredients and whisk to blend. Add remaining chocolate-sour cream mixture in 2 more additions, whisking well after each addition. Divide batter equally between prepared pans. Gently tap each filled pan atop counter to burst any air pockets.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Run knife around sides of cakes and turn out onto rack. Cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Bring first 6 ingredients to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Pour frosting into large bowl; cool until thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally, about 3 hours.
  • Place 1 cake layer on plate. Spread 1/3 of frosting over cake. Top with second layer; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Allow cake to stand 2 hours before serving. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Whenever possible, use room temperature ingredients. This will help them combine more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Use a Serrated Knife to Cut the Cake: This will help prevent the cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake with coffee frosting is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy coffee frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate cake with coffee frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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