Chocolate Coffee Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate coffee cake is my go to whenever I need dessert without all the fuss. The beauty of it is how quick it comes together, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish. I love using Greek yogurt in the batter because it adds moisture and protein while keeping things lighter than traditional recipes. The combination of rich cocoa and strong coffee creates this deeply satisfying flavor that feels indulgent but isn't overly sweet. It's perfect for weeknight baking when you want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 237 mlall-purpose flour
- 710 mlunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspsalt
- 237 mlstrong brewed coffee
- 237 mlwhite sugar
- 237 mlvegetable oil
- 2eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 237 mlgreek yogurt
- 237 mlconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, combine the coffee, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
For the frosting, whisk together the confectioner's sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- 8
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.
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