Here’s a detailed Coffee and Chocolate Cake with Lotus Cream Icing recipe—a rich, moist chocolate cake infused with coffee, topped with a creamy Lotus Biscoff-flavored frosting. ☕🍫🍪
🍰 Coffee & Chocolate Cake with Lotus Cream Icing
Ingredients
For the Cake
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup hot brewed coffee (strong)
For the Lotus Cream Icing
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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½ cup Lotus Biscoff spread
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2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Decoration
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Crushed Lotus Biscoff biscuits
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Cocoa powder dusting
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Coffee beans
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake Batter
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in hot coffee slowly; the batter will be thin—that’s normal.
3. Bake the Cake
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Divide batter evenly between the two pans.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Lotus Cream Icing
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Beat softened butter until creamy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Add Lotus Biscoff spread and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
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Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. Assemble the Cake
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Level cakes if necessary.
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Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of Lotus cream icing on top.
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Place the second cake layer on top and cover the top and sides with the remaining icing.
6. Decorate (Optional)
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Sprinkle crushed Lotus biscuits on top or around the sides.
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Dust lightly with cocoa powder or add a few coffee beans for presentation.
7. Chill & Serve
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Chill the cake for 1–2 hours before serving for cleaner slices and a firmer icing.
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Slice and enjoy with coffee or milk.
✅ Tips for Success
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Use strong coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor without making the cake bitter.
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The icing can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or Lotus spread.
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For a more intense flavor, brush cooled cake layers lightly with coffee syrup (1/4 cup coffee + 2 tbsp sugar).