Mocha Coffee Cake
This Mocha Coffee Cake combines rich coffee flavors with chocolate sweetness, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream or strained yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso dissolved in hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Swirl
- 1/2 cup dark or milk chocolate (melted)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Crunchy Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small cubes)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 23 cm (9-inch) rectangular cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and the hot coffee mixture until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry mixture and sour cream to the batter while mixing until smooth.
Chocolate Swirl
- In a bowl, mix the melted chocolate, cocoa, and milk until you have a thick, pourable sauce.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased pan.
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the batter, then spread it lightly with a spatula.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, ensuring it's evenly spread.
- With the tip of a knife, gently swirl to create a marble pattern.
Crunchy Topping
- Rub together the brown sugar, cocoa, flour, and cold butter until it resembles sandy crumbs.
- Sprinkle this evenly over the cake.
Baking
- Bake for 35–40 minutes. The cake is ready when it springs back slightly when pressed in the center.
- Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting. Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee.
- If serving at room temperature, dust a little powdered sugar on top for a pretty finish.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for a fluffy batter. For a richer flavor, use espresso instead of instant coffee. Proper resting time after baking helps the cake set and makes slicing easier.