Chocolate Coffee Cake

A light chocolate coffee cake made with dark chocolate, instant coffee, and a rich, smooth icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 658 kcals 7895.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 70.4 grams 845.2 grams
Fat 38.5 grams 462.4 grams
Protein 7.4 grams 88.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Dark Chocolate
at least 70% cocoa solids
100
g
Dark Chocolate
for icing, at least 70% cocoa solids
50
g
Icing Sugar
for icing
Dairy
4
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
125
ml
50
g
Unsalted Butter
for icing
6
tbsp
Double Cream
for icing
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
tbsp
Instant Coffee
good-quality
OilsFats

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a 24cm cake tin with baking paper.
  • Place chocolate, butter, and coffee in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  • Stir the mixture until smooth, then remove from heat to cool.
  • Sift flours, bicarbonate of soda, and cocoa into a bowl, then stir in sugar.
  • Make a well and stir in beaten eggs, sunflower oil, and milk.
  • Incorporate the melted chocolate mixture into the batter until combined.
  • Pour into the tin and bake for 60 minutes until firm.
  • Cool the cake completely before removing it from the tin.
  • Gently heat icing ingredients in a pan while stirring until smooth.
  • Spread cooled icing over the cake with a palette knife.