Last Updated on June 27, 2023 by My Back Kitchen
Indulge in Decadence: Quick and Easy Chocolate Coffee Cake
The beauty of a quick and easy chocolate coffee cake lies in its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dessert that will impress your friends and family. The cake batter comes together in a snap, requiring just a mixing bowl and a whisk or electric mixer. A boxed white cake mix and a package of instant chocolate pudding along with a few other pantry staples are combined to create a smooth and luscious batter.
Once the batter is ready, it is poured into a greased cake pan and topped with a simple mixture of cocoa powder, sugar and cinnamon creating a crackle topping. The aroma of chocolate will fill your kitchen, creating an irresistible anticipation for the finished cake. The cake emerges from the oven with a beautiful crackle crust and a moist, tender crumb.
So, if you’re looking for a dessert that is easy to make yet impresses with its taste, try your hand at a quick and easy chocolate coffee cake. Its simplicity and decadence make it a go-to recipe for any chocolate lover. Prepare to be amazed as you savor each bite of this moist and flavorful delight. Looking to delve into more delightful coffee cake creations? Don’t miss out on our delectable blueberry and classic coffee cake recipes. Enjoy!
-MBK
Chocolate Coffee Cake
Ingredients
For cake:
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 1 pkg instant chocolate pudding
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 eggs
For topping:
- 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, beat all cake ingredients together for 4-5 minutes. In a separate small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; set aside. Pour cake mixture into greased cake pan. Sprinkle topping over the batter. Using a knife, gently swirl the topping into the batter. Bake for 45-50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.