Chocolate Coffee Cake with Lotus Cream Topping
This delicious chocolate coffee cake has a rich, creamy layer of Lotus cream on top. It mixes the rich flavors of coffee and cocoa to create a treat that melts in your mouth, making it ideal for dessert or a special occasion.
Time for Preparation
- Twenty minutes for preparation
- 35 minutes for cooking
- 55 minutes in total.
Cake Ingredients:
- three eggs
- A small amount of salt
- 150 grams of sugar
- Eight grams of vanilla sugar
- 80 milliliters of oil
- One hundred milliliters of milk
- One spoonful of instant coffee
- 180g of flour
- 20g of bitter chocolate
- 15 grams of powdered sugar
Finishing:
- One spoonful of sugar
- One tablespoon of well-filled cornstarch
- One spoonful of instant coffee
- 300 milliliters of milk
- One tablespoon of Lotus cream
Guidelines Get the cake batter ready.
- Turn the oven on to 180°C, or 350°F.
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in a big basin until foamy.
- Add 8g of vanilla sugar and 150g of sugar. Blend thoroughly.
- Pour approximately 80ml of oil gradually while mixing.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and 100 milliliters of milk. Blend until thoroughly blended.
- Add 180g flour, 20g bitter cocoa, and 15g baking powder, and sift. Until smooth, gently fold into the mixture.
Prepare the Cake:
- Fill a cake pan with oil and flour and pour in the batter.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, in a preheated oven.
- Let cake cool fully before assembling with the topping.
Get the topping ready:
- One tablespoon each of sugar, cornstarch (full), and instant coffee should all be combined in a pot.
- To prevent lumps, gradually add 300ml of milk while stirring.
- Stirring continually, cook over medium heat until mixture thickens.
- After the mixture thickens, turn off the heat and blend in one tablespoon of Lotus cream until smooth.
Put the Cake Together:
- Over the cooled cake, evenly distribute the prepared topping.
- Before serving, let the topping set.
Serving Ideas
- For an added treat, serve this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Savor it with a steaming cup of tea or coffee.
Cooking Advice
- Sift the dry ingredients well to prevent lumps in the batter.
- To keep the topping from burning and sticking to the pan’s bottom, stir it regularly.
Benefits to Nutrition
- Because of the cocoa, this cake is a great source of antioxidants.
- Lotus cream gives a distinct taste profile and a hint of sweetness.
Nutritional Details
There are eggs, dairy, and gluten in this dish.
Storage Advice
- The cake can be kept for up to three days at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week if you want to store it longer.
Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Coffee and chocolate combine to create a flavor that is rich and complex that is difficult to resist.
- Every bite is enhanced with a rich, creamy flavor by the Lotus cream topping.
In summary
Savor this delicious chocolate coffee cake as a pleasant treat for any occasion. It will melt in your lips. Remember to like, comment, and forward the recipe to your social media accounts. Cheers to your baking!