Chocolate Coffee Cake! 🍫☕🎂

Fall in love with your baking skills by trying out this delicious Chocolate Coffee Cake!

It's the perfect treat to indulge in or share with friends.

Here's what you'll need to create this scrumptious cake:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil

- 2 large eggs (room temperature)

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Coffee Buttercream Frosting:

- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

- 3 cups powdered sugar

- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

- 2 tablespoons hot water

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Optional Chocolate Ganache:

- 1/2 cup heavy cream

- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)

Now, let’s get baking:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.

2. In one bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the cooled coffee, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined, then pour into the pans.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool.

6. Make the frosting by beating the butter and gradually adding powdered sugar. Mix in the coffee and vanilla until smooth.

7. For the ganache, heat the cream, pour it over the chocolate, and stir until smooth.

8. Layer and frost your cooled cakes, and drizzle ganache if desired.

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