Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the bottom and sides of your cake pans with butter, then dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the brewed coffee.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the caramel sauce if not using store-bought.
- Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce between the layers and over the top of the cake.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps the batter mix more smoothly. Don’t over-mix to avoid a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian