Mocha Streusel Walnut Espresso Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Streusel Walnut Espresso Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup sour cream or ¾ cup plain yogurt; ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons milk; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup sour cream or ¾ cup plain yogurt
½ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

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["Heat oven to 350*.", "Spray 9"" square baking pan with cooking spray.", "Combine all streusel ingredients except butter in bowl or food processor.", "Cut in 3 tbsp butter with pastry blender or 2 knives or pulse until coarse crumbs form.", "Beat 1/2 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy.", "Add sugar; beat 3 minutes or until fluffy.", "Combine coffee powder and 2 tbsp hot water; beat into butter mixture, along with eggs and 1 tsp vanilla until blended.", "Whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.", "At low speed, beat in flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.", "Spread half of the batter in pan; sprinkle with half of the streusel.", "Spread with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining streusel.", "Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.", "Cool on wire rack 15 minutes.", "Meanwhile, whisk all glaze ingredients in small bowl.", "Drizzle over cake.", "Serve warm or at room temperature."]

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mocha Streusel Walnut Espresso 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.

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Mocha Streusel Walnut Espresso Coffee Cake

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