Ah, the perfect blend of coffee, cream cheese, and cake. Mocha cream cheese coffee cake takes the usual morning routine and gives it a caffeine-packed upgrade. Imagine rich, velvety cream cheese swirled with a mocha filling and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. It’s the kind of cake you didn’t know you needed until you’ve tasted it. Not only does it pair perfectly with your morning coffee, but it also elevates your snacking game. So why settle for a regular coffee cake when you can indulge in this indulgent mocha masterpiece?
Mocha Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This mocha cream cheese coffee cake combines creamy mocha layers with a smooth cream cheese filling and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Instant coffee granules: 2 tablespoons
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Butter room temperature: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Buttermilk: ¾ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- Cream cheese softened: 8 ounces
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Eggs: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Streusel Topping
- Brown sugar: ½ cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Butter cold, cubed: 3 tablespoons
- Chopped walnuts optional: ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and coffee granules.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, butter, and eggs.
- Add buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cake
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Top with the remaining cake batter.
Prepare the Streusel
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter.
- Use a fork to mix until crumbly, then sprinkle over the top of the cake.
Bake
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Add more coffee granules to the batter for a stronger mocha flavor.
- For extra richness, top with a dusting of powdered sugar after baking.
- The cake keeps well for a couple of days, so no excuses not to enjoy it later.
