Decadent Chocolate Coffee Cake
A rich, chocolatey masterpiece that pairs perfectly with a steaming cup of coffee—no need to choose between the two.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Slowly add the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra decadence, add a ganache topping.
- Make it even more indulgent by serving with whipped cream.
- Be careful not to overbake; this cake stays moist with the right timing.