Delightful Coffee Dream Cake
This Delightful Coffee Dream Cake is the perfect sweet treat for coffee-lovers. A moist, gooey chocolate cake, layered with a silky ganache and topped with grated chocolate or chocolate curls. A heavenly combination of coffee and chocolate that's sure to delight!
Welcome to my blog! It's time to talk about one of my all-time favorite recipes. This one is the Delightful Coffee Dream Cake. And let me tell you, this one is a real dream come true!
This soft and delightful chocolate cake is infused with dreamy coffee flavour and swirled with the most luscious ganache. It's like a little slice of heaven! With every bite, you will be taken away to a world of pure pleasure and delight.
The combination of dark chocolate, butter, and coffee is the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. The rich, creamy ganache is just the icing on the cake! Not only is it delicious, but it's also a delight to look at.
So, if you're looking for an indulgent dessert to make any occasion special, then the Delightful Coffee Dream Cake is the one for you. Trust me, it will be an unforgettable experience! What are you waiting for? Get baking and share the love!
Why You’ll Love This Delightful Coffee Dream Cake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Delightful Coffee Dream Cake recipe:
It's chocolatey: Rich and indulgent dark chocolate combines with coffee for a flavour sensation that can't be beaten. Plus, the ganache topping adds a silky, luxurious finish that will make this cake the star of any event!
It's the perfect balance of flavours: Coffee and chocolate have a classic flavour pairing that will tantalize your taste buds. The sweetness of the cake, combined with the bitterness of the coffee, creates a delicious balance of flavours that is sure to please everyone.
It's easy to make: Not only does this recipe have simple ingredients, but it's also straightforward to make. Even if you're a novice baker, you'll find that this dreamy cake comes together with ease. Enjoy!
Delightful Coffee Dream Cake
This Delightful Coffee Dream Cake is the perfect sweet treat for coffee-lovers. A moist, gooey chocolate cake, layered with a silky ganache and topped with grated chocolate or chocolate curls. A heavenly combination of coffee and chocolate that's sure to delight!
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake
- 200g dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids), chopped
- 200g butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 85g self-raising flour
- 85g plain flour
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 200g light muscovado sugar
- 200g golden caster sugar
- 25g cocoa powder
- 3 medium eggs
- 75ml buttermilk
- 50g grated chocolate or 100g curls, to decorate
For the ganache
- 200g dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids), chopped
- 300ml double cream
- 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin (7.5cm deep).
- Step 2: Place 200 grams of chopped dark chocolate and 200 grams of butter into a medium-sized pan.
- Step 3: Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee grains with 125ml of cold water and pour into the pan.
- Step 4: Gently heat over low flame until everything is melted - do not overheat. Alternatively, place into the microwave for around 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Step 5: Combine 85g self-raising flour, 85g plain flour, ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 200g light muscovado sugar, 200g golden caster sugar and 25g cocoa powder, and smooth out any clumps.
- Step 6: Mix together 3 medium-sized eggs and 75ml of buttermilk.
- Step 7: Combine the melted chocolate and egg mixtures with the flour and stir until you have a silky, thin texture.
- Step 8: Place the mixture into the tin and cook for 1hr 25 – 1hr 30 mins. To test if it is ready, insert a skewer into the center—it should come out cleanly and the top should be firm, even if it has slight cracks.
- Step 9: Allow the cake to cool in the tin, even if it collapses slightly, before transferring it onto a wire rack for it to cool completely. Slice the cake when it has cooled completely into three layers.
- Step 10: Place 200g of chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Heat 300ml of double cream and 2 tablespoons of golden caster sugar in a pan until it is on the verge of boiling.
- Step 11: Remove from the heat source and carefully pour over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted into the mixture, creating a smooth texture. Allow to cool until it reaches a slightly more viscous yet still pourable consistency.
- Step 12: Spread a thin layer of ganache in between the layers. Pour the remaining ganache over the cake, allowing it to flow down the sides and fill in any cracks with a spatula.
- Step 13: Garnish with either 50g of grated chocolate or 100g of chocolate curls. This cake will remain moist and gooey for 3-4 days.
