What happens when coffee meets almonds? Pure magic, that’s what. And when you throw in chocolate? You’ve just created a cake masterpiece. This Coffee Almond Cake with Chocolate Layer is here to challenge everything you thought you knew about flavor combinations. The rich, bold coffee dances with the nutty almonds, while the chocolate layer adds that necessary indulgence we all crave. If you’re not impressed, well, we’ll just chalk it up to you being too stubborn to enjoy life’s best things. But go ahead—try it, and we’ll see if your taste buds are still skeptics.
Coffee Almond Cake with Chocolate Layer
A luscious coffee-infused almond cake with a decadently smooth chocolate layer, combining nutty richness with bold coffee flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ground almonds
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract and ground almonds.
- Gradually add brewed coffee and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- For the chocolate layer, melt chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a double boiler.
- Stir until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly.
- Once cakes are cooled, frost the top of one layer with the chocolate mixture.
- Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining chocolate over the top.
- Let the cake set for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy while pretending to be a sophisticated dessert connoisseur.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 370
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 3%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a dash of cinnamon to the cake batter for a warm, spiced twist.
- Experiment with dark chocolate for a richer, more intense layer.
- Try substituting almond flour for ground almonds to intensify the nutty flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though we doubt there will be any left.
