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Moist Chocolate Layer Cake with Coffee Buttercream Icing

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Moist Chocolate Layer Cake with Coffee Buttercream Icing
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55 min Total Time
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8 servings Portions
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Easy Difficulty
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Budget Cost
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450 kcal Calories/serving

Who knew that moist chocolate cake could get even better with coffee?

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🛒 Quick Ingredients

8 portions

📋 Complete Ingredients List

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

🍳 Quick Cooking Steps

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Grease and flour two round cake pans.

3

In a bowl, mix dry ingredients.

4

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

5

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

6

Stir in boiling water gradually.

7

Pour batter into prepared pans.

8

Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

9

Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans.

10

Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

11

While cooling, prepare coffee buttercream.

12

Beat butter until creamy, add sugar gradually.

13

Mix in coffee and vanilla extract.

14

Frost the cooled cake layers.

15

Decorate as desired and serve.

📊 Nutrition Facts

450
Calories
6g
Protein
62g
Carbs
21g
Fat
3g
Fiber
41g
Sugar
300mg
Sodium
40mg
Cholesterol

📦 Storage & Meal Prep

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with vanilla ice cream.nGarnish with chocolate shavings.nPair with coffee or tea.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Overmixing causes dense texture.nNot leveling cake layers leads to uneven frosting.nForgetting to grease pans results in sticking.

🎨 Recipe Variations

  • Add chocolate chips for extra fudge.nTry flavored extracts in frosting.nUse different pastry creams as filling.

❓ Quick Cooking Q&A

Can I use almond milk instead?

Yes, it works well for dairy-free option.

How do I prevent my cake from sinking?

Make sure your baking powder is fresh.

Can I omit the coffee in frosting?

Yes, replace it with milk or cream.

What if my frosting is too thick?

Add a little milk to reach desired consistency.

Can I make this cake gluten-free?

Use a gluten-free flour blend.

⭐ Community Reviews

Sofia
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Best chocolate cake ever! Moist and rich.
Raj
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Loved the coffee flavor in the icing!
Kim
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Simple to make, wowed my guests.
Ahmed
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Great for birthdays! Everyone loved it.
Chen
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This is my new go-to cake recipe.
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