Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter and flour 2 heart shaped pans with 6 cavities each. (or a 9 ½ x13 ½ x 2 cake pan)
Melt 1 cup chocolate in microwave safe bowl, in 30 second increments, stirring after each until just melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix 1 cup flour, ½ cup cocoa, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder and 2 tsp espresso powder together in medium bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Cream ½ cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Beat for 4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add in 2 eggs, one at a time, beating after each until incorporated.
Add 1 tsp vanilla, ½ cup coffee, and melted, cooled chocolate. Beat to combine.
Add sour cream, beat to combine.
Add in flour mixture, beating until just combined.
Portion into heart-shaped pan molds and bake 15 – 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto cooling rack to cool completely.