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Chocolate and Espresso Cream Cake

Decadent Chocolate and Espresso Cream Cake You’ll Love

Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate and Espresso Cream Cake, a must-try dessert for chocolate and coffee lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Espresso Powder Can be replaced with instant coffee granules.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitutable with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 3 large Eggs Beat until frothy for optimal texture.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Plain yogurt or milk with vinegar can serve as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for a richer flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use dairy-free alternative for non-dairy option.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can be adjusted based on desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • Baking Pans
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; mix with buttermilk and vegetable oil.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients carefully.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes completely; then whip cream and mix with sugar and vanilla for frosting.
  7. Assemble the cake layers with frosting in between and cover the entire cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting. Bake the day before for better flavor.

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