Who needs a pick-me-up when you’ve got mocha chocolate coffee cake? This beauty combines coffee’s buzz with chocolate’s charm—basically, breakfast meets dessert. It’s rich, decadent, and unapologetically indulgent. Tired of lifeless morning pastries? This cake sneers at those. Every bite packs mocha flavor with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. It’s caffeine and sugar—your favorite vices—wrapped into one perfect excuse to skip the salad. Grab your fork and thank me later.
Mocha Chocolate Coffee Cake
A luxurious coffee cake blending bold mocha flavor with rich chocolate layers, topped with a crumbly cocoa-streusel.
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cocoa Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Dissolve espresso powder in 2 tbsp hot water. Let cool.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in sour cream, espresso, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
- Mix in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the cake pan.
- For the topping, combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use freshly brewed coffee instead of water for stronger flavor.
- Swap semi-sweet chips for dark chocolate if you love intensity.
- Serve warm for maximum chocolatey goodness.
