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Chocolate Coffee Cake

A rich and moist chocolate coffee cake infused with coffee flavor, perfect for dessert or a special brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee cooled
Topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve
  1. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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