Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a one-bowl chocolate cake with mocha buttercream frosting:For the Chocolate Cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk), at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (brewed), or hot water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Stir in the hot coffee or hot water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Mocha Buttercream Frosting:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or coffee as needed.
Assembling the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread a layer of the mocha buttercream frosting over the top of the first cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining mocha buttercream frosting.
- Optionally, decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or additional decorations of your choice.
This one-bowl chocolate cake with mocha buttercream frosting is a delightful treat for chocolate and coffee lovers alike!