This cake doesn’t whisper sophistication—it screams it, with a piping bag in one hand and caffeine in the other. It’s rich, fluffy, outrageously buttery, and frosted like it owns the place. Each slice hits like a latte-fueled pep talk you didn’t ask for but absolutely needed. The coffee buttercream? Silky, smooth, and just dramatic enough to steal the spotlight. Honestly, if you’re still eating bland cakes, this one’s a polite slap in the face. Serve it at brunch or midnight—it doesn’t care. Just don’t expect leftovers. People will fight you for the crumbs.
Coffee Buttercream Layer Cake
A bold coffee sponge layered with silky buttercream, this dessert doesn’t just show up—it takes center stage and won’t shut up.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso mixed with ¼ cup hot water
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coffee Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon espresso dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cream optional for texture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line your pans like a responsible adult.
- Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together. No clumps, no chaos.
- Beat butter and sugars until light and dramatic.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing like your reputation depends on it.
- Stir in espresso mix, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently. This is cake, not cardio.
- Divide into pans and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and toothpick-approved.
- Cool on a wire rack and resist poking it.
- For buttercream: whip butter till fluffy, then beat in sugar gradually.
- Add espresso liquid, vanilla, salt, and cream if needed. Frost like a star.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 465
- Total Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin A: 9%
- Vitamin B12: 5%
- Phosphorus: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Chill layers before frosting to prevent buttercream slip-n-slide.
- Add a dash of cinnamon to the cake batter for warmth.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for contrast (and snob appeal).
- Swap espresso for strong brewed coffee if you’re fancy.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—but good luck having any.
