Espresso Cake

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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.

2-layer frosted chocolate cake on clear cake plate with slices missing
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 9-inch pans with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 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.

  3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, for 30 to 37 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
11g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
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.