Description
Rich espresso mocha poke cake delivers a luxurious dessert experience that blends intense coffee flavors with silky chocolate notes. Each moist slice promises a delightful journey through layers of deep, indulgent taste you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder (optional)
Toppings:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions, ensuring a moist and rich base by carefully following baking guidelines.
- Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature, creating a stable foundation for subsequent layers.
- Use a fork to gently puncture the cake’s surface, creating numerous small channels for maximum flavor absorption.
- Combine freshly brewed espresso with sweetened condensed milk, creating a rich liquid mixture that will deeply penetrate the cake’s interior.
- Slowly pour the espresso-milk blend over the cake, ensuring the liquid seeps into every punctured hole for intense flavor infusion.
- Whip fresh cream until it forms soft, luxurious peaks, creating a light and airy topping.
- Carefully spread the whipped cream across the entire cake surface, covering the espresso-soaked layers completely.
- Enhance the cake’s visual appeal and flavor by drizzling premium chocolate syrup in an artistic pattern.
- Finish by lightly dusting the cake with cocoa powder or finely ground espresso powder for an extra layer of depth and sophistication.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the cream to set, ensuring a perfectly chilled dessert experience.
Notes
- Elevate the cake’s moisture by using a wooden spoon handle for larger, more even holes that absorb more espresso and condensed milk.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using a high-quality espresso with robust, rich notes to complement the chocolate cake’s depth.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting dairy whipped cream with coconut whipped cream for a vegan-friendly version or using sugar-free condensed milk for low-sugar options.
- Maximize presentation by using a fine-mesh sifter for an even, professional dusting of cocoa powder, creating a visually appealing finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg