Irresistible Chocolate Cappuccino Cake 🌟

Irresistible Chocolate Cappuccino Cake 🌟

Ingredients:

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour 🍰
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
2 teaspoons baking powder 🥄
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 🥄
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
1 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup vegetable oil 🌿
2 large eggs 🥚🥚
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
1 cup boiling water ☕️
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules ☕️

Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 🍬
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled ☕️
Chocolate shavings for garnish 🍫

Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3️⃣ Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until well combined.

4️⃣ Stir in the boiling water and instant coffee granules until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

5️⃣ Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.

6️⃣ Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8️⃣ For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until well combined.

9️⃣ Add the vanilla extract and brewed coffee, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

🔟 To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top. Repeat with the second and third layers.

1️⃣1️⃣ Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 12 servings