Indulge in this Coffee Chocolate Cake with Creamy Lotus Topping, a moist and aromatic dessert that perfectly balances deep coffee notes with rich chocolate and smooth creaminess. It’s the ideal homemade cake for coffee lovers who enjoy café-style flavors in a simple, easy-to-make recipe. With every bite, you’ll taste a harmony of cocoa, espresso, and velvety topping that’s pure comfort in dessert form.
Who Is This Recipe For?
This cake is perfect for:
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Coffee enthusiasts who crave a homemade dessert with real espresso flavor.
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Baking beginners looking for an easy yet impressive cake recipe.
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Dessert lovers wanting something that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
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Families searching for a sweet treat that’s not overly sugary but deeply flavorful.
Why It’s Great
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Rich coffee flavor: Balanced perfectly with chocolate for a sophisticated taste.
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Soft and moist texture: Thanks to the blend of oil and milk in the batter.
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Simple ingredients: Everything you need is likely already in your kitchen.
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Elegant topping: The Lotus cream and coffee layer take this cake to the next level.
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 3 |
| Salt | Pinch |
| Sugar | 150 grams |
| Vanilla sugar | 8 grams |
| Oil | 80 milliliters |
| Milk | 100 milliliters |
| Instant coffee | 2 teaspoons |
| Flour | 180 grams |
| Bitter chocolate (grated or melted) | 20 grams |
| Baking powder | 15 grams |
