Espresso Almond Pull-Me Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of espresso and toasted almonds with this delightful pull-me cake. Each slice reveals a luscious filling that pairs perfectly with the moist cake layers, making it an ideal treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup espresso coffee, brewed and cooled
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- for dusting powdered sugar
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and cooled espresso until well combined.
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Step 4:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Step 5:
Fold in the chopped toasted almonds gently into the batter.
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Step 6:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 8:
Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of your favorite filling, and top with the second cake layer.
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Step 9:
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy the rich flavors of espresso and almonds!