Name: Chocolate Coffee Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; Pinch of salt; 150g sugar; 8g vanilla sugar; 80ml oil; 100ml milk; 1 tsp instant coffee; 180g flour; 20g cocoa powder (bitter); 15g baking powder; 150ml hot water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp instant coffee; 200ml cream; 150g dark chocolate; Almonds, pistachios, and chocolate chips (for garnish)

Directions

1. Step

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, and regular sugar. Add the oil and mix well. In a separate bowl, stir the milk and 1 teaspoon of instant coffee until dissolved. Pour the coffee-milk mixture into the egg mixture and stir to combine.

2. Step

In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth and well combined.

3. Step

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a cake mold and pour in the batter.Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool before moving to the next step.

4. Step

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 150ml of hot water. Evenly drizzle the coffee syrup over the cake to enhance its flavor and moisture.

5. Step

In a bowl, heat the cream and add the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth and fully melted. Make small holes in the cake and fill them with the chocolate mixture. Garnish the cake with almonds, pistachios, and chocolate chips.