CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COFFEE FROSTING

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE:
1 3/4 c. Flour. Plus a little extra for dusting pans.
2 c. Sugar
3/4 c Unsweetened Coco Powder
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
1 c. Buttermilk
1/2 c. Vegetable Oil
2 lg. Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 c. Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee
FROSTING:
6 oz. Semisweet Chocolate, coarsly chopped
1/2 lb. Unsalted Butter, room temp.
1 lg. Egg Yolk
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 c. + 1 tbl. Confectioners' Suger, sifted
1 tbl. Instant Coffee Granules OR 3 tbl. Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee

Steps:

  • MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper; butter the paper. Dust the pans with flour, tapping out any excess. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle mix the flour with the sugar cocoa powder, baking soda . baking powder, and salt at low speeds. In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the oil, eggs and vanilla. Slowly beat the buttermilk with the oil, eggs and vanilla. Slowly beat the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients until just incorporated, then slowly beat in the hot coffee until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cakes onto a rack to cool completely. Peel off the parchment paper. MAKE THE FROSTING: In a microwave-save bowl, heat the chocolate at high power in 30-second intervals, stirring, until most of the chocolate is melted. Stir until completely melted, then set aside to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter at medium speed until pale and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat for 1 minute, scraping down the side of the bowl. At low speed, slowly beat in the confectioners' sugar, about 1 minute. In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee into 2 teaspoons of hot water. Slowly beat the coffee and the cooled chocolate into the butter mixture until just combined. Set a cake layer on a plate with the flat side facing up. Evenly spread one -third of the frosting over the cake to the edge. Top the second cake layer, founded side up. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and side of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Roblox Bacon
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Meg Tyvan
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Mazilu Marian Andrei
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and coffee.


Solomon “Solomon65432” Aondoan
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This cake was perfect for a special occasion. It was beautiful and delicious, and everyone loved it.


AmReNdRa Bishwas
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor was very strong and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Dipika Satyal
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great. The frosting was a little runny, but it still tasted good.


Shafin Bd
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would try a different cake recipe.


mariska meintjes
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


OPY 999 GAMIR
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got some orders for more.


sunday driver
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This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich and decadent, and the frosting is to die for.


Kimo Malaski
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I love the combination of chocolate and coffee in this cake. The frosting is especially delicious, and it really makes the cake.


Amoako Eric
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.


Keke SupaFamous
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.


YOSSEF pes
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The frosting was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Omobolakale Kamaldeen
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. The coffee frosting was a great touch, and it really made the cake special.


kenzola maxwel
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This chocolate cake with coffee frosting was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious the cake was, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.