Indulge in the world of espresso, a rich and intense coffee experience that has captivated coffee enthusiasts for centuries. Originating from Italy, espresso is known for its distinct flavor, velvety texture, and energizing effects. Whether you're a seasoned coffee connoisseur or just starting your coffee journey, this comprehensive guide will take you through the art of crafting the perfect espresso shot, along with a diverse range of espresso-based recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic favorites like the invigorating Americano and the creamy Cappuccino to innovative creations such as the Iced Espresso Tonic and the decadent Espresso Martini, this article offers a delightful exploration into the world of espresso.
**Introducing the Recipes:**
1. **Classic Espresso:** Master the art of pulling a traditional espresso shot, the foundation of many espresso-based drinks.
2. **Americano:** Experience the perfect balance of espresso and hot water in this classic coffee drink.
3. **Cappuccino:** Delight in the harmonious combination of espresso, steamed milk, and velvety foam.
4. **Latte:** Enjoy a smooth and creamy beverage made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a delicate layer of foam.
5. **Mocha:** Indulge in the rich and chocolatey delight of this espresso-based drink, featuring steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and a sprinkling of chocolate powder.
6. **Espresso Macchiato:** Savor the bold flavors of espresso marked with a dollop of steamed milk.
7. **Iced Espresso Tonic:** Refresh yourself with a vibrant blend of espresso, tonic water, and ice, creating a unique and invigorating beverage.
8. **Espresso Martini:** Elevate your evening with this sophisticated cocktail made with espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup.
EASY ESPRESSO
Capture the classic taste of espresso without the hassle of expensive brewing equipment! For best flavor, serve espresso immediately. Pour leftover espresso in ice cube trays and freeze to use later in cold drinks.-:Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place ground coffee in the filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately in espresso cups with lemon twists if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ESPRESSO MARTINI COCKTAIL
Who says you can't get a jolt of caffeine with your cocktail? Add a shot of espresso to this chocolatey drink for an added pick-me-up.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 31.3 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED ESPRESSO BEANS
Make and share this Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate by breaking it into pieces and warming it slowly in a saucepan over a very low heat.
- When the chocolate is melted, stir in the roasted coffee beans.
- Keep mixing until they are coated in chocolate.
- Lift them out with a fork and drop them onto parchment or waxed paper.
- Separate the beans from one another, then drop into cocoa powder and leave to harden.
- Remove the beans with a palatte knife and keep in a sealed container.
COFFEE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ESPRESSO-HONEY GLACE
Coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin with espresso-honey glace produces a deep, dark, smoky, sweet, deliciously rich flavor combination, perfect for pork!
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 56m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine brown sugar, espresso powder, salt, 2 teaspoons honey powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cocoa powder, and ground chipotle in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and transfer 1 tablespoon of the rub into a small bowl.
- Place pork tenderloin on a work surface and trim off any silver skin. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the larger portion of coffee spice rub all over the tenderloin, patting it on with your fingertips. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and rub it in. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast tenderloin until slightly pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest park of the tenderloin should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon reserved coffee spice rub, water, demi-glace, Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon honey powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Slice tenderloin into rounds and drizzle with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1736.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, approximately 30 seconds. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips.
- Using a 1-ounce scoop or a 2-tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2-inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.
- Serve warm with a glass of milk.
ESPRESSO BROWNIES WITH MOCHA GANACHE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan with an overhang on two opposite sides.
- For the brownies: Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk together the sugar, butter and oil in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk just until combined. Using a spatula, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain and then fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake until the center is slightly set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
- For the ganache: When the brownies are ready, put the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat the cream and coffee in a small saucepan just until it barely reaches a simmer. Pour the liquid over the chocolate and let sit for 10 seconds before whisking until smooth and shiny. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, gently shaking to completely coat the top. Let sit at room temperature until completely cool (about 1 hour) or pop into the refrigerator for 15 minutes before sprinkling with sea salt (if using). Run a knife around the edge of the baking pan and use the parchment to lift out the brownies before slicing.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE AND ESPRESSO COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 31m
Yield 10 to 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- In the bowl of a food processor, finely chop the chocolate covered espresso beans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chopped espresso beans, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, water, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until thick and smooth. Fold in the melted chocolate. Stir in the chocolate chips. Using a cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop level 1/4 cupfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until slightly puffed and the tops begin to crack, 18 to 20 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets and serve.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Provided by Marlin Kaplan
Categories Cake Coffee Food Processor Chocolate Dessert Bake Wedding Raspberry Chill Bon Appétit Cleveland Ohio Kidney Friendly
Yield Serves 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- FOR SAUCE:
- Working in batches, puree raspberries and syrup in processor. Strain puree into medium bowl. Chill. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
- FOR CAKE:
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line bottom of 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with parchment. Place all chocolate in large bowl. Bring butter, espresso and sugar to boil in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add to chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in eggs.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Place cake pan in roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cake pan. Bake until center of cake is set and tester inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour. Remove pan from water. Chill cake overnight.
- Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Using oven mitts as aid, hold pan bottom over low heat for 15 seconds, warming slightly to release cake. Place platter over pan. Hold pan and platter together tightly and invert. Lift off cake pan; peel off parchment.
- Serve with sauce and fresh berries.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Enjoy a delightful martini with taste but not too sweet!!!
Provided by Christine Kelly
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, cream, and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into martini glasses, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
ESPRESSO-CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD WITH ESPRESSO-CINNAMON BUTTER
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h50m
Yield One 9-inch loaf
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the banana bread: Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with the softened butter. Place the 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat and cook until the butter turns a deep golden brown color, about 2 minutes; stir in the espresso powder. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda and kosher salt together in a medium bowl.
- Using a potato masher, mash the bananas in a medium bowl until pretty smooth. Add the sugars, cooled brown butter and egg and whisk until combined. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined, don't over-mix. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake on the lowest oven rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of the banana bread comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 40 to 50 minutes. Let the banana bread cool on a baking rack in the pan for 15 minutes. Use a knife to separate the edges of the banana bread from the pan, then invert it and cool the loaf directly on the rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Make the espresso-cinnamon butter: Stir the butter, sugar, espresso, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Serve with the banana bread.
ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCOTTI
These crisp, chocolate-studded biscotti are good the day you bake them, but they taste even better the next day. For a double coffee hit, serve with a coffee affogato, coffee ice cream or a shot of anise liqueur, like Sambuca.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 22 to 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together the flour, sugars, espresso powder, baking soda, anise seed, salt and chocolate chunks in a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together (it will be fairly dry before you knead it). Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough, squeezing it and pressing it against the surface, until you can form it into a ball, 15 to 20 times. Shape the dough into a flat log about 16 inches long and 2 inches wide. Cut the log in half crosswise. Brush the tops with a little bit of water and sprinkle the top and sides with some turbinado sugar.
- Place the logs side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Transfer the logs to a cutting board and cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-inch slices. Place the cookies cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Turn the cookies over and bake until golden on the other side, 8 to 10 more minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. The centers will be slightly soft at first, but will crisp up as they cool.
CHILI-RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS WITH ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE
Categories Beer Coffee Bake Backyard BBQ Pork Rib Spice Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Rub spice mixture all over ribs. Place ribs in heavy large roasting pan.
- Boil beer in medium saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour beer around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake ribs until fork-tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Combine barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, and espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. (Ribs and barbecue sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some barbecue sauce. Grill ribs just until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to platter. Bring remaining sauce to simmer. Brush ribs with more barbecue sauce. Serve ribs, passing remaining barbecue sauce separately.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE
This stunner is a naturally gluten-free cake that has a smooth, ultra-rich texture. Packed with decadent dark chocolate and espresso, it's like the mocha latte of your dreams in dessert form. And we haven't even gotten to its best selling point: this cake is super easy to pull together, with only eight basic pantry ingredients and three simple steps.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Invert bottom of a 9-inch springform pan (so cake will slide easily onto serving plate) and line with a parchment round; butter parchment. Melt butter and chocolate, stirring until smooth, in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Beat together egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add espresso powder and salt; beat until combined, about 1 minute. Add vanilla and melted-chocolate mixture; beat about 1 minute more.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy. Increase speed to high; gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold into chocolate mixture in 3 batches. Transfer batter to pan and bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cake cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Remove side of pan; transfer cake to a serving plate. Serve glaze alongside cake.
GLAZED CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE
This is a really great "just because" cake that's easy to make but still looks and tastes amazing enough for a special occasion. A beautifully moist chocolate cake is spiked with instant espresso powder and bathed in a coffee-flavored ganache. If you want to make the recipe even simpler, serve the glaze warm alongside wedges and let guests spoon it over their own slice.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield one 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray. Line the base and sides with parchment paper.
- For the cake: Cream the butter and brown sugar together in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated before adding the next and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl to combine. Add about half of the flour mixture to the mixer bowl and mix to combine. Scrape the bowl well, then add the buttermilk and mix on low speed to combine. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix on low speed to incorporate.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan, then unlock and remove the sides of the pan and remove the parchment strips. Cool the cake completely on a cooling rack placed over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- For the glaze: Put the chocolate and espresso powder in a medium bowl. Heat the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, then pour the cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 30 seconds, then stir until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a measuring cup with a pour spout.
- Start by pouring glaze around the edges of the cake, then continue pouring and working towards the center of the cake until it is covered. Let the glaze set for 5 minutes, then gently transfer to a serving platter or cake stand (do not let the glaze set fully on the cooling rack). Once the glaze is set, the cake is ready to serve.
MOCHA ESPRESSO ICE CREAM
This is a rich dessert in which small servings are satisfying. Best after a steak or beef dinner.
Provided by DogsboroDave
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes 100+ Ice Cream Recipes Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, espresso, and chocolate syrup in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Stir in almonds and dark chocolate. Serve soft ice cream or transfer ice cream to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 35.7 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
ESPRESSO BROWNIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h17m
Yield 36 bite-size brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk 1/3 cup of water, oil, eggs, and 2 tablespoons espresso powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the brownie mix. Stir until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons of espresso powder in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vanilla. Add the powdered sugar and butter and whisk until smooth. Pour the glaze over the brownies. Refrigerate until the glaze is set. Cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.
ESPRESSO BROWNIES
Deep, dark, and espresso-flavored brownies - yum!
Provided by QUILTBUGJ
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Sift flour, cocoa, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in espresso powder. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Remove from heat; mix in white sugar and brown sugar until fully blended. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix well. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overbake. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POTS DE CRèME
Categories Coffee Chocolate Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Winter Double Boiler Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 300°F.
- Put chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring cream, milk, espresso powder (to taste), and a pinch of salt just to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until espresso powder is dissolved, then pour over chocolate, whisking until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Whisk together yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt in another bowl, then add warm chocolate mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1-quart glass measure and cool completely, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Line bottom of a baking pan (large enough to hold ramekins) with a folded kitchen towel and arrange ramekins on towel. Poke several holes in a large sheet of foil with a skewer. Divide custard among ramekins, then bake custards in a hot water bath , pan covered tightly with foil, until custards are set around edges but still slightly wobbly in centers, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer ramekins to a rack to cool completely, uncovered, about 1 hour. (Custards will set as they cool.) Chill, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours.
- *Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods shops, and The Baker's Catalogue (800-827-6836).
DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO COOKIES
Anyone who is a chocolate and espresso fan is sure to love these. Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate in the tender chewy cookies. They're guaranteed to wake up your taste buds. -Cindi Paulson, Anchorage, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup chocolate chips and butter with coffee granules; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; set aside to cool., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat sugar and eggs 3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining chips., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE
An intensely chocolate flourless cake enhanced with a touch of espresso and complemented with a sweet espresso whipped cream.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Time 3h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper. Butter parchment paper and sides of pan.
- Combine 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder and 1 tablespoon hot water in bowl; set aside.
- Place butter and chocolate in 2-quart nonstick saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in espresso mixture. Add sugar; beat with whisk until combined. Add 1 egg at a time, whisking after each addition. Whisk in cocoa until well mixed.
- Pour cake into prepared pan. Place springform pan into center of large roasting pan. Place roasting pan in oven. Fill space around springform pan slowly with hot water, to about 1 inch up sides of pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until center of cake is set.
- Remove springform pan from roasting pan. Place onto cooling rack; remove foil. Cool completely.
- Combine 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder and 1 teaspoon hot water in bowl; set aside.
- Beat chilled whipping cream and 1/4 cup sugar in chilled bowl at high speed, scraping bowl often, until stiff peaks form. Stir in espresso mixture.
- Combine powdered sugar and edible glitter in bowl.
- Remove sides from springform pan; place cake onto serving plate. Place snowflake stencil on top of cake (see Recipe Tips). Lightly dust top of cake with powdered sugar mixture. Carefully remove stencil.
- Serve with espresso whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 21.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, quality coffee beans: The quality of your espresso will depend heavily on the quality of your coffee beans. Choose high-quality, freshly roasted beans that are specifically designed for espresso.
- Grind your coffee beans just before brewing: Grinding your coffee beans just before brewing will help to preserve the flavor and aroma of the coffee. If you grind your beans too far in advance, they will start to lose their flavor.
- Use the right amount of coffee: The amount of coffee you use will affect the strength of your espresso. A good starting point is to use about 7 grams of coffee for a single shot of espresso.
- Use the right water temperature: The ideal water temperature for brewing espresso is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If the water is too hot, it will extract too much bitterness from the coffee. If the water is too cold, it will not extract enough flavor.
- Tamp the coffee grounds properly: Tamping the coffee grounds properly will help to create a consistent extraction. Use a tamper that is slightly larger than the diameter of your portafilter basket. Tamp the coffee grounds with a firm, even pressure.
- Brew the espresso for the right amount of time: The ideal brewing time for espresso is between 25 and 30 seconds. If you brew the espresso for too long, it will become bitter. If you brew the espresso for too short a time, it will be weak and watery.
Conclusion:
Espresso is a delicious and versatile coffee drink that can be enjoyed in many different ways. By following these tips, you can make sure that you are brewing the perfect cup of espresso every time. Experiment with different coffee beans, grind sizes, and brewing times to find the perfect combination for your taste.
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