Easy Espresso Coffee Cake

You’d think a coffee cake with espresso would be some fancy, time-consuming ordeal, right? Wrong. This easy espresso coffee cake is here to prove that you don’t need to be a professional baker to indulge in the deliciousness of coffee and cake in one bite. With just a few basic ingredients, you’ll have a treat that tastes like it came from a five-star bakery—but without the attitude or the long wait. It’s quick, simple, and gives your morning cup of coffee a run for its money. Get ready to impress yourself without breaking a sweat.

Easy Espresso Coffee Cake

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This easy espresso coffee cake is a rich, moist treat that combines bold espresso flavor with a soft, buttery cake. Perfect for coffee lovers.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

  

• For the Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• For the Streusel Topping:
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
• In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
• Stir in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• For the streusel, mix brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool on a rack before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g

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Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin A: 10%
• Calcium: 6%
• Iron: 7%
• Vitamin C: 2%
• Potassium: 5%

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Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

• Add a touch of vanilla extract for extra flavor depth.
• Top with a light glaze of powdered sugar and coffee for a sweet finishing touch.
• Try using dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
• For a crunchier topping, add chopped nuts to the streusel.