Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Chocolate Espresso Cake, where rich chocolate meets bold espresso for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Your Baking Pan: Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or butter. For easy removal, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy slices plain or topped with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor. Add nuts or chocolate chips to enhance texture. Substitute whole milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option.