Chocolate and Coffee Cake Recipe 🍰🍰😊

 Chocolate and Coffee Cake Recipe 🍰🍰😊

Ingredients:

For the cake

: 2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar (you can use brown sugar for a richer flavor)

3/4 cup cocoa powder (50% cocoa or chocolate powder)

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 pinch of salt

2 eggs

1 cup brewed coffee (strong, unsweetened, at room temperature)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

For the frosting

(optional): 1 cup semisweet chocolate (chopped or in chips)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon brewed coffee (optional, to intensify the flavor)

1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan (22-24 cm) or use parchment paper.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the sugar and mix.

Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, coffee, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Combine the mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a whisk or spatula until a smooth batter forms (do not overmix).

Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.

Topping (optional): Melt the chocolate and cream in a double boiler or microwave (in 20-second intervals, stirring well).

Add the butter and coffee (if using), stirring until glossy.

Spread over the cooled cake.

Serve: Garnish with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or coffee beans (optional). Serve with fresh coffee!