Description
Espresso Chocolate Chip Cake is a moist, flavorful cake infused with espresso and dotted with mini chocolate chips, topped with a rich coffee buttercream, perfect for coffee lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 5 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80ml) brewed strong black coffee, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cups (225g) mini chocolate chips
- Coffee Buttercream:
- 1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder, plus more to taste
- 5 cups (560g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate-covered espresso beans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 8- or 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, espresso powder, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk/coffee to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For buttercream, beat butter and espresso powder until creamy. Gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth. Mix in vanilla and salt.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and garnish with chocolate-covered espresso beans if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for best flavor.
- Sift confectioners’ sugar to avoid lumps in buttercream.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Mini chocolate chips prevent sinking better than regular-size chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg