Ultra Moist Starbucks Chocolate Cake (Or Cupcakes)

New Mom Kate's Note:

You'll love this super moist, rich chocolate cake (or cupcakes) made with Starbucks coffee. The coffee enhances the fudgey flavor of this dessert, but does not leave you with a coffee taste. (I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I could eat this cake all day!) This is a simple, one-bowl recipe for cooks of all skill levels.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 2.0 round c ...

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ounces starbucks black coffee, cooled (or any brand can be substituted)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, canola oil, vanilla and black coffee (cooled) together.
3. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
4. Alternate stirring in flour and milk.
5. Don't worry if batter seems runny to you, this is normal and makes the cake so moist!
6. Pour batter into two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
7. Or if you're making cupcakes, line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake papers. Spoon (or pour) the batter into the cups about three-quarters full.
8. Bake the 2 cake pans for 25 minutes or cupcakes for 20-23 minutes. (Toothpick will come out clean when cake is done.).
9. After cake has cooled, remove and frost with your favorite icing. (I like Magnolia Bakery's Buttercream Frosting, Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Birthday Cake and Frosting).
10. TIP: I've found that the cupcakes get even more moist when stored overnight in a Tupperware container.
11. Frosting Instructions: It is really easy to create the two-tone icing as shown in the photo above. Make your favorite buttercream icing recipe and divide it into 4 equal batches. Then add a dab of food coloring to each batch (I like Wilton's Icing Colors gels, purchased my local Michael's Craft Store). I used 4 different Wilton colors -- yellow, pink, sky blue and leaf green. Use a long metal spatula to fill a pastry bag with 2 colors. Put one color down each side of the bag. When you twist the top of the bag closed, the colors will form "striped" icing. Use the Wilton 2D Drop Flower tip to decorate the cupcakes, starting on the outer edge of the cupcake and working your way to the center in a circular motion. Each cupcake will be unique and beautiful!

Reviews

[maggieelizabeth_11030301]

Best ever !! I have been making cakes for a long time...should have started here !!

[Shelioni]

I have tried the recipe soo many times. I just cant seem to get it to cook correctly. the middle always sinks and the top comes out a little chewy. My oven is fan based. Can you please tell me what is the correct temp to bake them in. However the taste is fantastic. please help

[Matt, Averie & Kate's Mom]

Delish! I used Starbucks Cafe Verona which I brewed in my Tassimo - no coffee aftertaste, just yummy chocolatey goodness! I topped my cupcakes with Boulangere Potatoes - a caramel frosting and then sprinkled on some Skor toffee bits. YUM! Wonderful recipe - will definitely make again!