Charlotte Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the brewed espresso, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar.