Description

This Chocolate Coffee Cake is a delightful treat featuring a rich mixture of cocoa and bittersweet chocolate, balanced with a hint of espresso. It’s simple to make and serves as a perfect dessert for gatherings or a cozy night in. The tender crumb and luscious flavor will surely satisfy any chocolate craving!

Ingredients

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⅔ cup (3 ⅓ oz/94 g) all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3 oz/85 g) butter, cold and diced
¼ cup (1 ½ oz/43 g) finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 ½ cups (7 ½ oz/213 g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (2 oz/57 g) finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
⅓ cup (1 ⅓ oz/37 g) dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon espresso powder
½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter, softened
¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) buttermilk

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Cut in the cold, diced butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until the mixture is crumbly and evenly moistened.
Stir in the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate and set the mixture aside.

Notes

For an extra chocolatey flavor, feel free to add more chopped bittersweet chocolate.
Ensure your butter is at the right temperature for the best texture in your cake.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg