CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE
You can have your cake and eat it too with this lower-in-calorie, decadent cake. This single layer, rich chocolate cake is draped with a fantastic cherry sauce. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray; dust with cocoa, tapping out extra., In a large bowl, beat eggs, egg whites, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely., In a large saucepan, combine cherry juice, wine, dried cherries, honey and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir in halved cherries; cook 2 minutes., Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cherry mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Cool. Serve cake with cherry sauce and whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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[email protected]This is the best chocolate espresso cake I've ever had. The recipe is perfect and the cake is always moist and delicious.
Sylvia Massey
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.
lalisa manoban lisa
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
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[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My friends and family loved it!
Hk Hridoy
[email protected]This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
Sohag Biswas
[email protected]Delicious!
Deidra Bennett
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the espresso flavor in the frosting.
Godswill Odogwu
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dessert. The chocolate flavor was nice and the cake was moist.
Cooper Adams
[email protected]Not a huge fan of coffee or espresso, but this cake was amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and deep, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.
Rocky hasan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the espresso frosting was rich and creamy. Definitely a keeper!
Saad King
[email protected]This chocolate espresso cake was a delight to make and even better to eat. The flavors were rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I especially loved the espresso frosting, which added a perfect touch of bitterness to balance out the s