Easy Cocoa Pie with Subtle Coffee Hints

The most fragrant pastries for tea drinking with family or friends. The cocoa cake in the oven is very tender, incredibly aromatic, with a subtle chocolate taste and delicious coffee notes. And this treat is surprisingly simple to prepare. It can easily be prepared for the arrival of unexpected guests.
cook time: 50 min
Ethan Rowley
Easy Cocoa Pie with Subtle Coffee Hints

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358
Calories
18g
Fat
39g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Basic:

Salt (pinch) to taste
Sugar 120 g
Wheat flour 130 g
Butter (softened) 100 g
Milk 50 g
Cocoa 1 tbsp
Eggs 2 pc
Baking powder 1.5 tsp
Instant coffee (or 3 tsp.) 2 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake a simple chocolate cake with cocoa in the oven? Measure out the required ingredients. Remove the butter from the refrigerator in advance to soften it.

Step 2

Step 2
Heat the milk until hot. Dissolve coffee in hot milk and cool to room temperature. If you want a more pronounced coffee taste and aroma, add 3 tsp. instant drink.

Step 3

Step 3
In a bowl, beat eggs with sugar and salt with a mixer until fluffy and light.

Step 4

Step 4
Place very soft butter into the egg mixture and mix at low speed with a mixer.

Step 5

Step 5
Sift flour mixed with baking powder and cocoa into the dough, mix well. Sifting will saturate the flour with oxygen, and the cake will rise better when baking. Read more about the properties of flour and the nuances of working with baking powder in separate articles using the links at the end of the recipe.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour in the coffee dissolved in milk.

Step 7

Step 7
Mix with a mixer until a homogeneous, smooth dough is obtained. The consistency is similar to not very thick sour cream. Turn on the oven at 180 C.

Step 8

Step 8
Cover the bottom of the baking dish with parchment and grease the sides with a small amount of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the mold and smooth it out. For tips on choosing a pan and parchment, see the links at the end of the recipe.

Step 9

Step 9
Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 180 C for about 30-35 minutes. Check readiness with a wooden skewer. It should come out dry from the middle of the pie, without any traces of dough. The baking time and mode will depend on the operating characteristics of your oven. For important information on this topic, read the article at the link at the end of the recipe. This will help avoid possible mistakes during the baking process. Remove the finished pie from the oven, cool slightly and remove from the pan.

Step 10

Step 10
Cut the cocoa cake into portions and serve. Bon appetit!

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