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Rich Dark Chocolate Espresso Coffee Cake

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A moist and tender coffee cake combining rich dark chocolate and bold espresso flavors, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175 g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional topping:
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is pale and creamy.
  5. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in the dark chocolate chips or chunks.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. If using, sprinkle the brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and chopped nuts evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 38 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let the cake rest before slicing to avoid crumbling. Butter and eggs should be at room temperature for best texture. Use good quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for richer flavor. Oven temperatures vary; use an oven thermometer if possible.

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