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Easy Coffee Cake

Irresistibly Fluffy Easy Coffee Cake with Creamy Buttercream

This Easy Coffee Cake is a fluffy dessert perfect for coffee lovers, featuring rich buttery frosting and a homemade touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 tbl Instant Coffee Powder Granules can be ground into powder for better mixing.
  • 2 cups Plain Flour Use self-raising flour for a lighter texture.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Soft Light Brown Sugar Can be substituted with granulated sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Margarine or Butter Ensure it is soft for easy blending; unsalted butter is preferred.
  • 2 medium Eggs Can be substituted with egg replacers in vegan versions.
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter Should be at room temperature.
  • 4 cups Icing Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbl Boiling Water Used to activate the coffee powder.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tins
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (140ºC fan).
  2. Line two 20cm round sandwich tins with greaseproof paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients and blend until smooth.
  4. Divide batter evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Allow cakes to cool in their tins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. Dissolve instant coffee in boiling water and let it cool.
  2. Beat room temperature butter with vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually sift in icing sugar, mixing until smooth, then add cooled coffee mixture.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on serving plate and spread one-third of buttercream on top.
  2. Add the second layer and top with remaining buttercream.
  3. Optionally, pipe decorative buttercream around edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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