If you’re looking for a cake that’s as caffeinated as your soul, meet the mocha espresso coffee cake. This cake is the perfect fusion of rich mocha and bold espresso flavors, with a crumbly, buttery texture that holds everything together. It’s not just a coffee cake; it’s the espresso shot you can chew, but in cake form. It’s so good, you might just skip the coffee altogether and let this cake be your morning fix. Skip the ordinary and dive into a slice of decadent flavor that’ll make you rethink your entire breakfast routine.
Mocha Espresso Coffee Cake
This mocha espresso coffee cake delivers deep, rich flavors with an espresso kick and a luscious, moist texture.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Instant espresso powder: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Butter room temperature: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Buttermilk: ¾ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Streusel Topping
- Brown sugar: ½ cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Cold butter 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, espresso powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Prepare the Streusel
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter.
- Use a fork to combine until the mixture is crumbly.
Assemble the Cake
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
- Top with the remaining cake batter and finish with the remaining streusel.
Bake
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 1%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- For extra espresso flavor, add a tablespoon of brewed espresso to the batter.
- Top the cake with whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa powder for an extra treat.
- This cake can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
