• prep: 1 hr
• cook: 2 hr
• total: 3 hr

servings:

This decadent cake is infused with rich coffee flavor in three forms: brewed coffee, espresso powder, and coffee liqueur.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chilled unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 ounces pecans (about 3/4 cup), lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• A 10-inch tube pan

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