How to Make Chocolate Coffee Flower Box Cake

How to Make Chocolate Coffee Flower Box Cake

How to Make Chocolate Coffee Flower Box Cake? Looking for a show-stopping cake to impress your loved ones on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion? This Chocolate Coffee Flower Box Cake is both a visual masterpiece and a decadent dessert. From a rich chocolate cake base infused with coffee syrup to a flawless fondant wrap and beautiful buttercream flowers, you’ll create a cake that tastes as good as it looks.

This guide includes both a gluten-free and a regular version of the recipe. Let’s dive in!

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Tools You’ll Need

  1. Heart Stencil (for shaping the cake)
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  2. Knife
  3. Turntable
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  4. Red Fondant
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  5. Rolling Pin
  6. Piping Bags with Nozzles (Russian Flower Tips and Leaf Tip recommended)
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    Optional: Use classic tips if making buttercream flowers manually.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake (6-inch size):

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend like Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp xanthan gum (only for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vinegar

For the Coffee Simple Syrup:

  • 8 oz brewed coffee
  • 4 oz water
  • ¾ cup sugar

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder

You’ll also need a stiff vanilla frosting for piping flowers and leaves.

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How to Make Chocolate Coffee Flower Box Cake – Step-by-Step Directions 

1. Bake the Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum (if using), and cocoa powder.
  3. Add wet ingredients: water, oil, egg, and vinegar. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
  4. Pour batter into a greased 6-inch cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until springy to the touch.
  5. Cool completely, then level the cake if needed. Torte the cake into two layers for filling.
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2. Prepare Coffee Simple Syrup

  1. Simmer brewed coffee, water, and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Allow to cool, then brush or spray the syrup heavily onto the bottom layer of the chocolate cake.

3. Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla.
  3. Continue beating for 4 minutes for a fluffy, spreadable frosting.
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4. Assemble the Cake

  1. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting onto the bottom cake layer. Place the top layer over it.
  2. Place a heart stencil on top of the cake. Use a sharp knife to cut out the heart shape.
  3. Cover the cake in a thin layer of vanilla frosting and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  4. Add a thicker layer of frosting and refrigerate again while working on the fondant.

5. Fondant Wrap

  1. Roll out red fondant into a long strip, keeping the width slightly taller than the cake. Use the height of the cake + ½ inch as your guide (e.g., if your cake is 2¾ inches tall, your fondant should be 3¼ inches wide).
  2. Trim to fit and wrap the fondant around the cake, starting and ending at the heart’s point. Use a rolling pin for even thickness.
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6. Pipe Buttercream Flowers

  1. Using a tulip piping tip, fill a piping bag with stiff vanilla frosting and pipe flowers onto the cake. No need for specific placement—just pipe freely.
  2. For dual-colored flowers, create a frosting log using plastic wrap: spread red frosting evenly, add a thin line of white frosting in the center, roll it up, and place it into the piping bag.
  3. Fill remaining spaces with more flowers using varied piping tips. Finish with green frosting and a leaf tip to pipe leaves.

Why This Cake Stands Out

  • Flavor Bloomed with Coffee: The coffee simple syrup balances the chocolate cake and adds depth to the flavor.
  • Gluten-Free Friendly: Suitable for those with dietary restrictions, thanks to a seamless adaptation with gluten-free flour.
  • Perfect Presentation: The fondant wrap and piped flowers create a gift-worthy aesthetic.

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Conclusion

The Chocolate Coffee Flower Box Cake combines rich, indulgent flavors with a stunning presentation. Whether you choose the gluten-free version or the standard one, the moist chocolate layers, infused coffee syrup, and luscious cream cheese frosting are sure to be a hit. Plus, the creative flower decoration makes it a memorable centerpiece for any celebration.

Impress your guests or loved ones with this masterpiece—get baking today!

courtesy: instructables