Chocolate Coffee Cake with Lotus Cream Topping: A Decadent Dessert for True Indulgence
If you’re a dessert lover who swoons over the combination of rich chocolate, aromatic coffee, and creamy lotus spread, this Chocolate Coffee Cake with Lotus Cream Topping is your new obsession. This recipe brings together deep cocoa notes with the warmth of coffee and finishes with a luscious layer of lotus cream that melts in your mouth. It’s a showstopper dessert perfect for special occasions—or whenever you need a little indulgence with your afternoon coffee.
This cake isn’t just a treat; it’s an experience. Moist, fluffy, and layered with luxurious flavor, every bite feels like pure comfort wrapped in sophistication.
☕ Why You’ll Love This Cake
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Moist and flavorful: The perfect balance of chocolate and coffee gives this cake a bold yet smooth taste.
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Elegant presentation: The glossy lotus cream topping adds a professional bakery-style touch.
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Perfect pairing: It’s a dream alongside a cappuccino, latte, or a glass of cold milk.
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Easy to make: Despite its luxurious look, the steps are simple and approachable.
🍫 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Coffee Cake
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1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
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¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup (180ml) brewed strong coffee, cooled
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¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar, rested for 5 mins)
For the Lotus Cream Topping
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½ cup (125ml) heavy cream
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½ cup (125g) Lotus Biscoff spread (smooth)
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¼ cup (60g) cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
For Garnish (optional but recommended)
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Crushed Lotus Biscoff biscuits
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Chocolate curls or shavings
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Drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel sauce
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