This chocolate cake recipe is a simple home-style bake with cocoa, coffee, and a soft crumb that works well for birthdays, family gatherings, or just making a reliable cake from everyday ingredients.
If you like classic baking recipes, you may also want to try Bubu’s coffee cake recipe or tropical banana loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 500g golden margarine butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoon coffee powder
- 4 tablespoon cocoa
- 3 cups flour
- 3 teaspoon baking soda
- 1pkt life milk.
Method
- Beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add eggs into the mixture and beat until smooth.
- Pour in cocoa and coffee.
- Add flour.
- While beating, slowly add life milk.
- Beat until froth is formed.
- Grease baking tray with butter and a sprinkle of flour.
- Bake at a 180C
Chocolate Icing
Ingredients
- 1 small cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon coffee
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon warm water
Beat until smooth.
Helpful Tips
- Do not overmix once the flour goes in, or the cake can become heavier.
- The coffee helps deepen the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste strongly of coffee.
- Check the center with a skewer before removing the cake from the oven.
FAQ
Why is coffee used in chocolate cake?
It helps bring out the cocoa flavor and gives the cake a deeper chocolate taste.
Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes. Bake it ahead, let it cool fully, and frost or serve it when ready.
What kind of frosting works well with this cake?
Chocolate frosting, buttercream, or even a simple dusting of icing sugar can work depending on how rich you want it.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal |
| Fat | 20.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 103.5 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Sodium | 580.7 mg |
| Cholesterol | 145.5 mg |
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