Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake: Indulgent Delight for All Chocolate Lovers
A rich and decadent chocolate cake that combines the bold flavors of dark chocolate and espresso, perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla to the egg mixture, and stir to combine.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a dusting of powdered sugar on top for decoration.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake, Chocolate Cake, Espresso Cake, Dessert