Coffee and Chocolate Ciambellone

The Coffee and Chocolate Ciambellone is a delicious dessert that combines the intense aroma of coffee with the rich taste of chocolate. It is perfect for breakfast or a snack and can also be served as a dessert after a meal. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• 100 ml of cold espresso coffee
• 300 g of all-purpose flour
• 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 100 g of dark chocolate chunks or chips
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease and flour a ciambellone pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add vegetable oil and cold espresso coffee, continuing to mix.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour with the cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently to avoid forming lumps.
6. Add the dark chocolate chunks (or chips) and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to distribute them evenly.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level with a spatula.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the ciambellone comes out clean.
9. Allow the ciambellone to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. If desired, before serving, dust the ciambellone with icing sugar.

Curiosity

The coffee and chocolate ciambellone can be enriched with a chocolate glaze for an extra touch of indulgence. In addition, you might consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for a spicier aroma that pairs perfectly with coffee and chocolate.