Name: Chocolate Coffee Layer Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole eggs; 60g sugar; 60g flour; 10g hot water; 4g instant coffee; 15g vegetable oil; 50g hot water; 25g sugar; 2g instant coffee; 70g sweet chocolate; 320ml heavy cream; 20g sugar; 10g cocoa powder; 80ml heavy cream; Sweet chocolate (for garnish)

Directions

1. Step

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and flour until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the hot water, instant coffee, and vegetable oil until dissolved. Combine both mixtures and stir well. Pour the batter into a 15cm cake pan and bake at 170°C (340°F) for 25-30 minutes. Once baked, let the cake cool and divide it into three equal layers.

2. Step

In a bowl, mix the hot water, sugar, and instant coffee until fully dissolved. Set aside.

3. Step

In a separate bowl, mix the sweet chocolate, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa powder to create the chocolate cream. Place the first cake layer on a plate and brush it with coffee syrup. Spread a generous amount of chocolate cream on top. Add the second cake layer, brush with coffee syrup, and spread another layer of chocolate cream. Repeat with the final cake layer, then cover the entire cake with the remaining chocolate cream.

4. Step

Heat 80ml of heavy cream and mix in the sweet chocolate until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cake as a topping. Refrigerate for a while before serving.