This Chocolate Coffee Cake is a decadent, moist dessert with a deep coffee flavor, perfectly complemented by a luscious custard-style topping made with cream cheese, coffee, and Lotus Biscoff spread (labeled as Lotus Cream below). The result is a rich and elegant treat that pairs beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
☕ Chocolate Coffee Cake with Lotus Cream Topping
🧁 Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 3 |
| Salt | Pinch |
| Sugar | 150 g |
| Vanilla sugar | 8 g |
| Oil | 80 ml |
| Milk | 100 ml |
| Instant coffee | 2 tsp |
| Flour | 180 g |
| Cocoa powder (substitute for bitter chocolate) | 20 g |
| Baking powder | 15 g |
For the Coffee Topping
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | ½ tbsp |
| Cornstarch | 1 tbsp |
| Instant coffee | 2 tsp |
| Milk | 325 ml |
| Cream cheese | ½ tbsp |
| Lotus Cream (Biscoff spread) | 1 tbsp |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Cake Batter
Preheat & Whisk:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and salt until frothy.
Add Sugars & Oil:
Combine the sugar and vanilla sugar, then gradually whisk in the oil until smooth and glossy.
Prepare Coffee Mixture:
In a separate small bowl, mix the instant coffee with milk until dissolved.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder (used instead of bitter chocolate), and baking powder.
Mix Wet & Dry:
Add the dry mixture to the egg mixture alternately with the coffee-milk mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
2. Bake the Cake
Grease and flour a cake pan, then pour in the batter.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before adding the topping.
3. Make the Coffee Topping
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and instant coffee.
Cook the Custard:
Slowly whisk in the milk to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency.
Add Flavor:
Remove from heat and whisk in the cream cheese and Lotus Cream until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble & Serve
Spread the warm coffee topping evenly over the cooled cake.
Allow it to set before slicing.
🌟 Tips for Best Results
- Sift Well: Ensures a light, smooth batter.
- Stir Constantly: Prevents the topping from burning or sticking.
- Serving Idea: Delicious warm or chilled—serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent twist.
