Description
This Easy Coffee Cake with Cappuccino Frosting combines a rich chocolate cake with a smooth, coffee-infused frosting, making it the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The moist, tender cake is paired with a luxurious cappuccino frosting for a delightful balance of flavors. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying a slice with your afternoon coffee, this cake will satisfy every craving.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 heaping tablespoons dark cocoa powder
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cappuccino Frosting:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instant coffee granules (enough to make three 6-oz cups of coffee)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and dust them with cocoa powder.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and cocoa powder. Add sour cream, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Bake the cake: Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: Dissolve instant coffee in the milk. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by the coffee and vanilla. Beat until the frosting is fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting over it, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
Notes
- Add-ins: Stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Frosting variations: Replace instant coffee with cocoa powder for a chocolate frosting, or add cinnamon for a spiced flavor.
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
