Ruby Chocolate Coffee Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I've fallen in love with lately: Ruby Chocolate Coffee Cake. It's this gorgeous pink and chocolate creation that comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for weekend mornings when you want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The ruby chocolate gives it such a stunning color and subtle berry flavor, while the almond meal adds a nutritious boost of protein and healthy fats. What I love most is how simple it is to make, with basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, and it's genuinely budget friendly too. This cake is my go to when I want to impress without the fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter, softened
- 200ruby chocolate chips
- 2large eggs
- 100almond milk
- 5baking powder
- 5salt
- 20confectioners' sugar
- 50almond meal
- 100unsalted almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, ruby chocolate chips, large eggs, and almond milk.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.
- 6
To make the streusel topping, combine the confectioners' sugar, almond meal, and unsalted almonds in a small bowl.
Tip: Use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the mixture until it's crumbly.
- 7
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface of the cake.
- 8
Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cake while it's baking, as the baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- 9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the cake to set and make it easier to remove from the pan.
- 10
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 11
Once the cake is cool, slice it into thick slices and serve.
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