Easy Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe

Chocolate coffee cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is simple to follow and produces a moist and flavorful cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

FAQ

Q: Can use different types of flour in this recipe?

A: Yes, you can use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free flour in this recipe.

Q: Can use different types of sugar in this recipe?

A: Yes, you can use granulated sugar, brown sugar, or powdered sugar in this recipe.

Q: Can use different types of cocoa powder in this recipe?

A: Yes, you can use natural cocoa powder, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, or unsweetened cocoa powder in this recipe.

Q: Can make this recipe without coffee?

A: Yes, you can make this recipe without coffee. Simply omit the hot coffee from the batter and add an additional 1/4 cup of milk.

Q: Can make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time. The cake can be made and frosted up to 2 days ahead of time. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Q: How do serve this cake?

This cake is best served warm with a cup of coffee. It can also be served with ice cream or whipped cream.

Pros

• Easy to make
• Moist and flavorful
• Perfect for any occasion

Tips

• Use a good quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
• Make sure to bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Serve the cake