Coffee Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Coffee Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 4 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso or 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules (I used expresso); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt (I used nonfat); 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; cooking spray; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; Glaze; 2 teaspoons 1% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon instant espresso or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules; 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso or 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules (I used expresso)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt (I used nonfat)
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Glaze
2 teaspoons 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon instant espresso or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F (325 F for dark pans).
2
Combine first 3 ingredients; set aside.
3
Combine flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
4
Make a well in the center.
5
Mix together the yogurt, butter, vanilla, and egg; add to flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
6
DO NOT OVERMIX.
7
Coat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
8
Pour in half of the cake batter, then sprinkle with half of the espresso mixture.
9
Top with remaining batter, spreading to cover completely, and sprinkle with remaining espresso mixture.
10
Swirl batters together using a knife, and sprinkle with walnuts.
11
Bake for 35 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
12
Cool on a wire rack.
13
Glaze-------------.
14
Combine milk and 1 teaspoon espresso, stirring until coffee granules dissolve, and stir in the powdered sugar.
15
Drizzle espresso glaze over cake.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 4 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso or 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules (I used expresso), 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Coffee Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coffee Coffee Cake

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