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Midnight Mocha Chocolate Cake

An ultra-moist chocolate cake enhanced with freshly brewed coffee and finished with rich chocolate coffee frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
Chocolate Coffee Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients separately and combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Slowly stir in hot coffee until smooth.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes and cool completely.
  6. Prepare frosting by beating all frosting ingredients until fluffy.
  7. Assemble, frost, decorate, and serve.

Notes

Fresh coffee intensifies chocolate flavor while helping create an exceptionally moist crumb.