This coffee-flavored cake is a dream come true for coffee enthusiasts. Infused with rich instant coffee, this cake offers deep coffee flavors in a soft, moist texture, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day. It’s simple to make and requires just a few common ingredients, resulting in a delightful dessert that’s sure to please anyone with a love for coffee.
Why You’ll Love This: The robust flavor of coffee mixed into the cake batter not only enhances the overall taste but also fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma during baking. This cake is not overly sweet, allowing the coffee notes to shine through beautifully. It’s an ideal recipe for a breakfast treat, a mid-afternoon snack, or as a dessert for a casual gathering.
Perfect Occasion: Great for coffee breaks, brunches, or to cap off a dinner party. It can also be served at book clubs or when you have friends over who appreciate a good cup of coffee in cake form.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar (180g)
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (160ml)
- 1 cup milk (200ml)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (335g)
- 10g baking powder
- For the Coffee Mixture (used in the batter or as a drizzle):
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and water. Stir until the coffee and sugar are completely dissolved. Set aside.
- Mix the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the oil and milk to the egg mixture and continue to beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in the coffee mixture until the batter is uniform.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, you can drizzle the top of the cake with some additional coffee mixture or dust it with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy this coffee-flavored cake, where every slice brings out a bold and aromatic coffee flavor, making it a perfect dessert for any coffee lover!
