Eggless Irresistible Chocolate Coffee Cake

Why This Recipe Works:

Eggless Irresistible Chocolate Coffee Cake combines the deep, intense flavors of chocolate with the bold, aromatic notes of coffee. The cake layers are moist and tender, thanks to the use of yogurt and oil, while the coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, making it an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt), room temperature
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free version)
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee

Garnish (optional):

• Chocolate shavings
• Cocoa powder
• Coffee beans

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

1. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, yogurt, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Ingredients:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Bake the Cake:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Coffee Chocolate Ganache:

1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Add the brewed coffee and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
5. Let the ganache cool to room temperature.

Glaze the Cake:

1. Once the cake is completely cool, pour the coffee chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
2. Smooth the ganache with a spatula if needed.

Garnish (optional):

1. Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, a dusting of cocoa powder, or coffee beans if desired.

Notes:

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
• You can adjust the strength of the coffee flavor by adding more or less brewed coffee to the ganache.