Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and salt until frothy.
Step 3
Gradually add sugar, whisking until combined.
Step 4
Mix in vegetable oil and milk.
Step 5
Dissolve instant coffee in the milk mixture and add to the bowl.
Step 6
Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into the bowl. Gently fold until smooth.
Step 7
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 8
Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 10
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and instant coffee.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
Step 11
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Step 12
Remove from heat and stir in Lotus cream until smooth.
Step 13
Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake.
Step 14
Let the topping set before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Simple Chocolate Coffee Cake with Lotus Cream Topping!