Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

moist homemade chocolate cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 14
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

Chocolate cake:

Dalgona coffee frosting:

Nutritional Information

373
calories
22.2g
fat
42.3g
carbohydrates
5.4g
protein
96mg
cholesterol
312mg
sodium
Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

Recipe Description

This Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake recipe reimagines the worldwide food trend of dalgona coffee as a decadent chocolate layer cake filled and generously frosted with coffee mascarpone frosting and topped with chocolate curls. It’s rich, moist, and perfect to enjoy any day of the week. 

First, bake two chocolate cake layers. I used my favorite chocolate and sour cream cake as a base. It’s heavy on cocoa powder and flavored with brewed coffee to bring out the flavors of the chocolate. Second, make the frosting. Start with whipped dalgona coffee. It’s literally just instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water. Simple. Next, beat together the mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the whipped dalgona to the mascarpone mixture and whip the frosting for a minute to combine evenly. Once the cake layers have cooled, layer them with the dalgona coffee frosting and frost the top of the cake. Easy. Garnish with chocolate shavings, slice, eat, and enjoy! 

To make the Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking pans

    5 min
    Step 1 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Butter two 8-inch cake pans and sprinkle about ½ a tablespoon of flour in each pan. Shake and tap the cake pan until the whole surface has a light, even coating of flour. Tap out any excess flour and set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix wet ingredients and cocoa powder

    2 min
    Step 2 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup hot brewed coffee, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and set aside.

  3. 3

    Beat butter

    2 min
    Step 3 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    In another bowl, beat 1 cup unsalted butter until smooth and shiny, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add sugar

    2 min
    Step 4 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate CakeStep 4 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Add 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light brown sugar and continue beating until fluffy.

  5. 5

    Add eggs

    2 min
    Step 5 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, until combined and set aside.

  6. 6

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 6 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

  7. 7

    Prepare batter

    2 min
    Step 7 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with the wet ingredients, scraping down the bowl with a spatula as needed.

  8. 8

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 8 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the skewer inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. If there’s batter on the skewer, it needs a few more minutes.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Step 9 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Prepare dalgona coffee frosting

    3 min
    Step 10 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    To a bowl, add ¼ cup instant coffee, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup boiling water. Using a hand mixer on low speed, beat the mixture until it starts to thicken a little and has increased in volume. Switch to high speed and beat for a few minutes more until stiff peaks form and the coffee frosting is light brown.

  11. 11

    Combine mascarpone, heavy cream, and sugar

    1 min
    Step 11 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    To a separate bowl, add ½ cup mascarpone cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Beat, starting on low speed and gradually increase to high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  12. 12

    Add whipped dalgona coffee

    1 min
    Step 12 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Add in the whipped dalgona coffee and beat on medium speed for 30-60 seconds until evenly combined.

  13. 13

    Assemble

    3 min
    Step 13 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Once the cakes have cooled completely, level both cakes by trimming the domed top off with a serrated knife if needed. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with about ½ the dalgona coffee frosting. Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining coffee frosting evenly out to the edge.

  14. 14

    Serve

    Step 14 - Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake

    Garnish with chocolate shavings, slice, and serve.

This Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake is a deliciously rich treat. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and is perfect for just about any occasion. Give this recipe a try, and please leave us a comment below to let us know how you liked it!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Viviane Dupont
February 16, 2025
Verified

Superb. I prepared this cake for a small gathering, and it was a hit! The combination of coffee and chocolate is divine. Simple to make, the frosting was my favorite part. It reminded me of family gatherings filled with sweet aromas.

Derek
November 18, 2024
Verified

I made this Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake for my wife's birthday, and it was a huge hit! The coffee frosting was so light and fluffy, it perfectly complemented the rich chocolate layers. Simple to make and absolutely scrumptious. I felt so proud serving this beauty at the party!

Wendy Bright
November 11, 2024
Verified

Incredible chocolate delight! I made this cake for my sister's birthday, and it was a hit. The coffee flavor added a unique twist we loved.

Sam Thompson
October 2, 2024
Verified

Delicious!

Megan
September 28, 2024
Verified

I made this Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake for my friends and they loved it! The layers were so moist and fluffy. The mascarpone frosting was super easy to whip up. I remember we had a rainy day, and this cake made it feel cozy. Definitely a recipe I'll use again for future gatherings.

Sarah
September 26, 2024
Verified

Incredible! My kids couldn’t believe a coffee cake could taste this good. It turned our family night into a sweet party! Definitely a keeper!

Hannah
August 28, 2024
Verified

WOW! This cake made my friends freak out at my birthday party! It was a hit! The coffee flavor was so rich and delish! I can't wait to make it again!

Frankie
August 26, 2024
Verified

Dude! This cake is fire! I whipped it up for my wife's birthday, and we went crazy over it! Rich, mocha vibes, and every bite was like a hug. Definitely making it again, for sure!

Emma
July 2, 2024
Verified

OMG this cake is a game changer! Whipped it up for my hubby's bday. He loved it! Super simple, and the coffee flavor is on point! 😍

Amy
November 25, 2023
Verified

OMG, this Dalgona Chocolate Cake is to die for! Made it for my hubby’s birthday and everyone went nuts. So easy and delish, I’m deffo making it again.

Lucy Thompson
October 26, 2023
Verified

Wow! This cake is lush! Made it for me mates' birthday and they loved it. So easy to whip up, especially the frosting! The coffee twist is dєlicious. Definitely a showstopper for any occasion!

Will
July 5, 2023
Verified

I made this Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake for my wife’s birthday. Everyone loved it! The coffee frosting was just amazing. It was easy to make and tasted so decadent, like a dream dessert.

Violet Thompson
July 4, 2023
Verified

I made this Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake for my husband’s birthday and it was a hit! The combination of rich chocolate and the coffee frosting was just heavenly. Plus, my kids loved it too, it’s a new family favorite for sure.

Ivy
February 25, 2023
Verified

I recently made this Dalgona Coffee Chocolate Cake for a small gathering. Everyone loved it, especially the coffee mascarpone frosting. It's simple to follow the recipe, and the flavor was just exceptional. It brought back memories of my grandmother's baking days. Thanks for an amazing recipe that’s perfect anytime.

Vicky
July 28, 2022
Verified

Heavenly, deliciously delightful!

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