Recipes Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes Espresso Cake 3.6 (5) 4 Reviews 1 Photo This espresso cake is a rich chocolate cake with the addition of espresso powder; the instant espresso brings out and intensifies the chocolate flavor. Frost with your favorite frosting or ganache, or dust with powdered sugar. By Yolanda Gutierrez Yolanda Gutierrez Yoly loves to cook and bake and is an avid member of the Allrecipes Allstars, where she has shared countless original recipes and food photos. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on April 24, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 2 cups white sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cups cocoa powder 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 9-inch pans with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Sift sugar, flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir in boiling water. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, for 30 to 37 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 327 Calories 11g Fat 52g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 327 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 15% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 33mg 11% Sodium 417mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 52g 19% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 34g Protein 5g 9% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 66mg 5% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 77mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.