Dark Brown Chocolate Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Dark Brown Chocolate Cake boasts rich cocoa flavor with a moist, tender crumb, enhanced by the deep notes of strong coffee. Perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions, this cake offers a decadent treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea and appeals to those seeking a luxurious dessert experience.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup strong coffee
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and cooking oil together.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
  3. Add the flour mixture to the sugar and oil mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Heat the strong coffee to a boil and add it to the mixture last, stirring thoroughly.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

592 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 38.1g 49% DV
Carbs 53.6g 19% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 151.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 850mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 22mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 112mg 9% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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