Chocolate Graham Cracker Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in this rich and decadent chocolate graham cracker coffee cake! A family recipe inspired by my sister Lisa's birthday masterpiece, this gooey treat is perfect for chocolate lovers. Featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, crunchy graham cracker crumble, and a luscious melted chocolate drizzle, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and even better frozen, this coffee cake is ideal for birthdays, brunches, or any occasion that calls for a delicious dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 699.7 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Graham Cracker Coffee Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Graham Cracker Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the wet ingredients from step 2 until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Mix until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle half of the graham cracker crumble mixture over the batter in the pan.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the crumbs. Sprinkle with the remaining graham cracker crumble.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (don't overbake).
  10. Let cool completely in the pan before drizzling with melted chocolate.
  11. Melt the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled coffee cake.
  13. Enjoy! This coffee cake freezes beautifully for later enjoyment.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

200g

Fat

85g

Carbs

24g

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