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Coffee and Chocolate Chip Layer Cake

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Moist coffee sponge meets gooey chocolate chips, stacked high and frosted generously for maximum joy and minimum self-control.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 470 kcal

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.