Chocolaté Bundt cake question

Does the freshly brewed coffee need to be hot?

Ellen Safian
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Pesellai January 24, 2024
Thanks for the answer.
 
Emmie October 22, 2023
I'd be inclined to mix the coffee with the cocoa powder while it's still hot to "bloom" the cocoa and bring out its flavor--this will have the side effect of cooling it down, too.
 
Emmie October 22, 2023
(And I also fully endorse using instant!)
 
Nancy October 22, 2023
Yes, Emmie - good idea to bloom the cocoa.
 
Nancy October 22, 2023
Ellen -
No, in fact it mixes better if the coffee is let cool to room temp.
And - though brewed coffee is added to cakes for flavor - a cup of instant has been known to work, in a pinch. (Please just don’t tell the cake purists on me.)
 
Ellen S. October 22, 2023
Thank you !
 
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