Description
A rich, indulgent cake slice with deep chocolate flavor and velvety coffee frosting. Buttermilk and hot coffee create intensely moist layers, while the creamy buttercream holds up beautifully for easy slicing. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp espresso powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3–5 Tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
Grease two 9-inch pans and line with parchment
Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso
Beat oil, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and hot coffee
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes
Let cakes cool completely before frosting
Mix heavy cream, cocoa, and remaining sugar for the buttercream
Chill for 30 minutes before spreading between layers and topping cakes
Notes
Use room-temperature dairy for even layers
Chilling buttercream for 30 minutes ensures clean slices
Substitute half-and-half or milk for heavy cream if needed
Espresso can be replaced with 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg