Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Premium Chocolate Cake Mix (Devil’s Food or Dark Chocolate works best)
- 1 ¼ cups Strong Brewed Coffee (hot)
- 3 Large Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 8-inch round pans with non-stick spray or a light coating of butter and flour. Brew a fresh cup of strong coffee and let it sit for a minute so it is hot but not boiling. This heat helps “bloom” the cocoa powder inside the cake mix.
- In a large mixing bowl, empty the contents of the chocolate cake mix. Add the three eggs and the hot coffee. Using a hand mixer on medium speed or a sturdy whisk, blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth and no large lumps remain. Do not overmix; stop as soon as the dry streaks disappear to keep the cake light and airy.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place it in the center rack of the oven. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes