Cocoa and espresso cake: the secret to incredible softness!
If you're looking for the perfect way to start your day with a boost, this soft cocoa and espresso cake will become your new baking obsession. Imagine a cupboard-worthy dessert with an intense aroma, combining the softness of a cloud with the unmistakable aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
- Flour 00 300 gr
- Butter 180 g
- Granulated sugar 180 g
- Whole eggs at room temperature 3
- 30g bitter cocoa powder
- Short coffee 2 coffee cups
- Water at room temperature 70 ml
- Baking powder 1 sachet
- 1 pinch of fine salt
- Start by carefully weighing all the ingredients. For a perfect cake, make sure to use room temperature eggs. Melt the butter in the microwave for a few seconds at 800 watts. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, crack the eggs and add the granulated sugar.
- Using an electric mixer (or a hand whisk), beat the eggs and sugar until pale. Then, slowly pour in the warm melted butter. Add the two cups of espresso and the room-temperature water to the liquid mixture, stirring well to combine. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add a pinch of salt and mix the ingredients together with a fork until smooth.
- Finally, combine the dry ingredients with the liquid ones, incorporating them with an electric mixer until smooth. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 24cm springform pan. Transfer the creamy mixture to the pan, smoothing it out evenly. Bake the cake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 35-40 minutes. After the first 30 minutes, test the cake with a toothpick in the center: if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Turn off the oven and let the cake rest for 5 minutes with the door open before removing it from the oven.
Making it is incredibly simple: all you need are a few basic ingredients you already have in your pantry to create a dessert that will win everyone over at first bite. The combination of bitter cocoa and espresso in the dough creates a deep and enveloping balance of flavors, perfect for those who love desserts with a bold character but a soft texture.
If you love this kind of combination, I recommend you also try the Coffee and Cinnamon Donut or experiment with a different base like the Coffee Shortcrust Pastry for your homemade cookies.
For those looking for equally soft variations but with a touch of extra lightness, the Yogurt and Cocoa Donut and the classic Yogurt Donut are fantastic alternatives to this recipe.
If you want to transform your coffee break into a gourmet experience, let yourself be inspired by the Coffee Baked Cheesecake, the refreshing Coffee Semifreddo, or the delicate Cocoa Paradise Cake.
Now put on your apron and let's discover together how to make your new favorite coffee cake!
Doses & Ingredients
- Low difficulty
- Low cost
- Food availability very easy
- Note: Never open the oven before 30 minutes as it could compromise the final result of the cake.
- Scale / Baking paper / Bowl / Electric whisk / Cake rack / Moka pot / Fine mesh sieve / Silicone spatula / 24 cm springform pan.
