Coffee Chocolate Cake with Coffee Cream

 

Coffee Chocolate Cake with Coffee Cream – A Bold, Rich Dessert You’ll Fall in Love With!

Coffee and chocolate – the power couple of desserts! This Coffee Chocolate Cake is moist, decadent, and infused with a bold coffee flavor that pairs beautifully with a luscious whipped coffee cream. Whether you're baking for a celebration or just craving a fancy treat, this cake is a caffeine-loaded dream.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Coffee Cake:

• All-purpose flour – 1½ cups

• Unsweetened cocoa powder – ½ cup

• Instant coffee powder – 2 tsp (dissolved in warm water)

• Baking powder – 1½ tsp

• Baking soda – ½ tsp

• Salt – ¼ tsp

• Eggs – 2

• Sugar – 1 cup

• Vegetable oil – ½ cup

• Milk – ½ cup

• Warm water or brewed coffee – ½ cup

• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

For the Coffee Cream Frosting:

• Heavy whipping cream – 1 cup (chilled)

• Powdered sugar – 3 tbsp

• Instant coffee powder – 1½ tsp

• Warm water – 1 tbsp (to dissolve coffee)

• Vanilla extract – ½ tsp

 Instructions

1. Make the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two 6 or 7-inch round cake pans.

2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and oil until fluffy. Add milk, vanilla extract, and dissolved coffee.

4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Add warm water or brewed coffee and stir until smooth.

5. Pour into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

2. Make the Coffee Cream

1. Dissolve the instant coffee in warm water and let it cool.

2. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream and sugar until soft peaks form.

3. Add the cooled coffee mixture and vanilla. Beat again until stiff peaks form.

4. Chill the cream until ready to frost.

3. Assemble the Cake

1. Level the cakes if needed. Place the first layer on a stand.

2. Spread a generous layer of coffee cream.

3. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.

4. Decorate with chocolate chips.

Tips

• No instant coffee? Use espresso powder or strong brewed coffee.

• Make it eggless: Replace eggs with ½ cup yogurt.

• Flavor boost: Add a shot of espresso to the batter for deep richness.

If you love mocha flavors, this cake is your ultimate dessert goal. The bold coffee essence in both the cake and cream strikes the perfect balance between sweet and strong. It’s a coffee lover’s fantasy turned into a slice of heaven. Try it out and let your kitchen smell like a cozy café!