This cake is what happens when your morning cup of coffee decides to throw a party with chocolate chips and zero shame. Each bite hits like a caffeine hug wrapped in cocoa—moist, decadent, and a total flex on store-bought nonsense. It’s basically the edible version of “treat yourself,” minus the guilt (or maybe double it, we don’t judge). It’s layered, luscious, and packed with enough chips to make your cookie jealous. Bake it, slice it, then question your life before discovering inner peace in frosting. Don’t worry—it pairs well with existential crises and espresso.
Coffee and Chocolate Chip Layer Cake
Moist coffee sponge meets gooey chocolate chips, stacked high and frosted generously for maximum joy and minimum self-control.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter soft
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in ¼ cup hot water
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips coated in 1 tsp flour to prevent sinking
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line pans like you’re prepping for cake greatness.
- Sift flour, powder, soda, and salt. Set aside and admire your neat pile.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy enough to pillow your regrets.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing like your love life depends on it.
- Stir in dissolved coffee, sour cream, and vanilla. Smells? Divine.
- Fold in dry mix gently—overmixing is a known cake crime.
- Toss chips in flour and fold them in like a secret.
- Divide batter evenly. Bake 28–30 minutes or until golden and proud.
- Cool completely. Frosting and warm cake? A sad, sliding mess.
- Beat frosting ingredients together. Smear between layers and on top. Add drama with extra chips.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 470
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 7%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Folate: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Chill cake before slicing for Instagram-worthy cuts.
- Use dark chocolate chips for depth. Milk chocolate if you like sweet sweet chaos.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the frosting for warmth.
- A coffee glaze drizzle on top = chef’s kiss.
- Don’t skip sour cream—it makes the crumb unreasonably good.
