Description
Rich chocolate espresso cake blends intense cocoa depths with bold coffee notes, creating a sophisticated dessert. Silky ganache and delicate crumb promise a luxurious experience that will delight your senses with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) brewed espresso, cooled
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- Chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by lightly greasing and dusting with flour.
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until uniformly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, vigorously beat sugar and vegetable oil together. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract, cooled espresso, and buttermilk until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent over-mixing. Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
- Position cake pans in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into cake center – it should emerge clean without wet batter.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool completely inside pans, ensuring they reach room temperature before removing.
- Once fully cooled, generously cover cake layers with rich chocolate ganache, creating a decadent and glossy finish.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder and freshly brewed espresso for an intense, rich chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cake.
- When mixing wet and dry ingredients, avoid overmixing to prevent a tough, dense cake texture; stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Ensure espresso is completely cooled before adding to prevent cooking the eggs and creating an uneven batter consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend and add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to improve texture and binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 198 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg