The secret ingredient to the best moist chocolate cake ever

Leanne Josephine C. Austria

October 24, 2022

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  First things first, who doesn’t love chocolate cake? Do you enjoy your cake as soft and fluffy or something rich and moist? Well, I guess if you’re a moist cake lover, especially when it’s a chocolate-flavored one, you might want to hear this out.

  You can say that it’s a perfectly made moist chocolate cake when it’s super rich and when you can taste that decadent and intense chocolate flavor in it. Big thanks to the generous amount of salt and the addition of the secret ingredient – coffee. Yes, you heard that right. Coffee!

  According to an article, it seems that there is a natural draw attracting coffee and chocolate together which makes them a fantastic pair. The warmth and bitterness of coffee paired with the sweetness and smoothness of chocolate… mmm… they’re an actual match made in heaven!

  

  Some of you may think that coffee would make the cake bitter, but TBH, coffee enhances the flavors of chocolate. Yes. You wouldn’t necessarily know that coffee was in there, but the bitterness helps bring out the cake’s chocolate flavor.

  There was a 2020 study that says coffee immediately boosts our sensitivity to sweet flavors and our sensitivity to sweet flavors while it reduces to bitter ones. However, it has not been proven yet how coffee changes our taste sensitivity.

  We can say that these two unique flavors of coffee and chocolate complement each other. Just take into consideration that there are different levels of acidity in coffee, knowing that it has a lot of flavors and layers of complexity. Coffee has different types of roasts that can be perfectly paired with different types of sweetness. Its aroma and texture also matter. Different types of coffee from all over the world have hints of nuts and fruits in them, too. Also, did you know that chocolate and coffee are both derived from tropical plants? They are both made from a similar process of drying and roasting their seeds. No wonder they taste so good together!

  Chocolate cake with a hint of coffee gives you the best of both worlds. When done right, coffee can instantly boost the chocolate taste of the cake making it richer and smoother than silk.

  Whatever way you want it, I’m sure it’s vital to keep the balance of flavors and find the ones that complement each other. You can either do sweet and salty or go for both nutty flavors. It depends on your preference and taste buds. But still, coffee and chocolate are the perfect pair! Try it for yourself and it would be the best moist chocolate cake you’ll ever taste.

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