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Chocolate Espresso Cake (One Bowl)
A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with espresso, perfect for any celebration or indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 2/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 2.5 cups Flour
Wet ingredients
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 2/3 cup Vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup Buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups Espresso
- 18 oz Dark chocolate
- 18 oz Heavy cream
- 2 tsp Espresso powder
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients and combine until smooth.
- Pour batter into a prepared cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream and dark chocolate until melted, then stir in espresso powder to make ganache.
- Spread ganache over cooled cake before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate and freshly brewed espresso.