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    Home » Dessert » Easy Coffee Cake Recipe

    Published: Jun 4, 2020 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Easy Coffee Cake Recipe

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    Coffee cake recipe! This is another classic easy UK cake from me to you. If you love coffee and walnut then you are welcome to this super fluffy and spongy homemade easy coffee cake you will love.

    It is delicious and the coffee buttercream is creamy and utterly delicious. This cake is so simple to make, you can also get your little helpers involved. Let me show you how to make the best in easy steps.

    Easy coffee cake recipe

    If you have been a fan of any cooking or baking show then you would understand when I say baking sponge cakes for me is now like a walk in the park.

    That being said, I am yet to nail Mary Berry's gingerbread cake, blame it more on the lack of treacle. That is next on my baking list after today's coffee cake. I need to settle my score with that cake as soon as possible.

    It was half term holiday in lockdown here in the UK and I got the kids baking along with me.

    Coffee cake is perfect for good coffee mornings,  afternoon tea or on a special occasion, the flavours are insane and delicious. Not a fan of caffeinated coffee, feel free to swap with decaffeinated coffee or just bake yourself this orange cake instead.

    I know I should be selling this recipe to you but I understand coffee is not everyone’s cup of tea.

    This is the cake recipe you need when you want to impress like you are great baker but really you are just adding dissolved strong coffee granules into a sponge cake.. psst I didn't tell you that secret,

    Related post: If you are a coffee lover then you would love my iced coffee recipe and chocolate cake recipe.

    My other secret is that I have a superpower for making the best vanilla sponge cake. Ok, it's no longer a secret as many of my lovely readers now have the amazing recipe.

    I am so proud about everyone that has tried my cake recipes, you all make me feel like a pro baker. Thanks for doing me proud.

    related post: blueberry galette

    What is the difference between British coffee cake and American coffee cake

    American coffee cake is baked on a single layer and toped with a crumbles before baking while British version is sandwiched with coffee buttercream  (layered) and the sponge cake is flavoured with coffee.

    Ingredients  for this easy coffee cake

    Self-raising flour

    Instant coffee granules

    Caster sugar

    Light brown sugar

    Eggs

    Unsalted butter

    Baking powder

    Coffee icing ingredients

    Butter

    Icing sugar / powdered sugar

    Dissolved coffee

    Milk

    How to make coffee cake

    Topping

    Chopped walnut

    Tools needed

    Cake tins: I used 2 x 7inch pans and they are about 3 inch deep

    Parchment paper or cake liner

    Cake tester

    ingredients

    How to make easy coffee cake

    Preheat the oven at 180C/375F or 160C/320F (fan oven). Prepare the baking cake pans and line the base with a parchment paper

    Add 1 tablespoon of coffee granules to a small bowl and dissolve with hot boiling water then set aside.

    In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugar and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy for about 3 to 5 minutes

    Break the eggs and it to the fluffy butter and sugar mix and beat until combined.

    beating butter and eggs.

    Add sifted flour, baking powder and mix on low speed until combined. Lastly, fold in the dissolved coffee and mix to combine.

    Divide the cake batter equally in the prepared cake tin and bake in the oven (middle shelf) for 20 minutes or until the cake tester/ skewer inserted comes out clean.

    Take the cake out of the oven, leave the cake in the tine for about 5 minutes then tun it unto a cooling rack to cool completely

    two freshly baked coffee cakes on a cooling rack.

    How to make coffee buttercream

    Add the butter to a mixing bowl. (Make sure the bowl is dry and moist free) beat until light an fluffy about 5 minutes

    Add the powdered sugar, a little at a time to the whipped butter (to avoid the icing sugar going everywhere) and beat until combined. Lastly add the coffee mixture and milk and continue to mix until the buttercream becomes fluffy, pliable, and smooth.

    coffee buttercream in a bowl.

    Assemble the cake

    Divide the buttercream into 2, sandwich a half with the cake and add the remaining on top of the cake, it doesn’t have to be perfect and add some crushed walnut to decorate it.

    Tips

    • You can also use 2 x 8inch sandwich tin although it won’t have the same height as a 7 inch cake but you would still be getting the same amount of cake in the end.
    • Make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature, it is important that the coffee you will be adding to buttercream be in a room temperature, otherwise, it would melt the butter.
    • To make coffee and walnut cake, add ⅓ cup of chopped walnut to the cake before baking.
    • Male sure the coffee mixture is completely dissolved before adding it to the cake batter that way, you don’t come across coffee granules in the cake.
    decorated coffee cake with chopped walnuts.

    How to store

    This beautiful easy coffee cake, stores in the refrigerator wrapped in a cling film for up to 5 days. Honestly, I am not a fan of leaving a cake on a countertop for storage, I just think it is better in the fridge.

    Bring the cake out of the fridge some few minutes before eating it so it comes to room temperature

    This cake can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months in a clingfilm in an airtight container

    If you made this easy coffee cake recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox

    layered coffee cake.

    Easy Coffee Cake Recipe

    Ajoke
    Coffee cake recipe! This is another classic easy UK cake from me to you. If you love coffee and walnut then you are welcome to this super fluffy and spongy homemade easy coffee cake you will love. It is delicious and the coffee buttercream is creamy and utterly delicious.
    5 from 38 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 563 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 200 g Self-raising flour sifted
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Instant coffee granules
    • 80 g caster sugar
    • 90 g light brown sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 200 g unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Coffee buttercream ingredients

    • 125 g butter quality butter with high fat content from 75% is recommended
    • 270 g Icing sugar / powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon dissolved coffee and in room temperature. Dissolve coffee with the same amount of water
    • Milk
    • How to make coffee cake

    Topping idea

    • Chopped walnut

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven at 180C/375F or 160C/320F (fan oven). Prepare the baking cake pans and line the base with a parchment paper
    • Add 1 tablespoon of coffee granules to a small bowl and dissolve with hot boiling water then set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugar and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy for about 3 to 5 minutes
    • Break the eggs and it to the fluffy butter and sugar mix and beat until combined.
    • Add sifted flour, baking powder and mix on low speed until combined. Lastly, fold in the melted coffee and mix to combine.
    • Divide the cake batter equally in the prepared cake tin and bake in the oven (middle shelf) for 20 minutes or until the cake tester/ skewer inserted comes out clean.
    • Take the cake out of the oven, leave the cake in the tine for about 5 minutes then turn it unto a cooling rack to cool completely
    • How to make the coffee buttercream
    • Add the butter to a mixing bowl. (Make sure the bowl is dry and moist free) beat until light and fluffy about 5 minutes
    • Add the powdered sugar, a little at a time to the whipped butter (to avoid the icing sugar going everywhere) and beat until combined. Lastly, add the coffee mixture and milk and continue to mix until the buttercream becomes fluffy, pliable, and smooth.
    • Assemble the cake
    • Male sure the cake is completely cooled before icing. Divide the buttercream into 2, sandwich half with the cake and add the remaining on top of the cake, it doesn’t have to be perfect and add some crushed walnut to decorate it.

    Notes

    Tips
    • You can also use 2 x 8inch sandwich tin although it won’t have the same height as a 7-inch cake you would still be getting the same amount of cake in the end.
    • Make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature, it is important that the coffee you will be adding to buttercream be in room temperature, otherwise, it would melt the butter.
    • To make coffee and walnut cake, add ⅓ cup of chopped walnut to the cake before baking.
    • Male sure the coffee mixture is completely dissolved before adding it to the cake batter that way, you don’t come across coffee granules in the cake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 883IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    Comments

    1. Mo says

      December 12, 2022 at 10:38 pm

      Hello, I'd like to try this recipe for bigger cake. Do you think it's possible to put whole batter into 12x8 inch tin?
      Thank you in advance 🙂

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 19, 2022 at 9:59 am

        Yes Mo, I don't see why not, make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Thanks

        Reply
    2. Elle says

      September 26, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy and amazing recipe. First time making coffee cake for my sister’s birthday and it was a hit! I added choc chips instead of walnuts. Thank you xx

      Reply
    3. Millie says

      August 18, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      I've never commented on a recipe before - but it must be known that this cake was absolutely *chefs kiss* amazing. And really easy to make too!
      Made it for my mum's birthday and now my other family members are requesting it for their birthdays too! I think it's gonna become a staple for us. Wow wow.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 22, 2022 at 10:02 am

        Aw Millie, thank you so much for your kind feedback, I am glad you all love the cake.

        Reply
    4. wendy says

      July 08, 2022 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I made this today it was sooo delicious, I think my boyfriend like it more than store bought! Thanks so much

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 08, 2022 at 11:36 am

        Happy days Wendy! thank you for the great feedback, I am glad you both love it

        Reply
    5. Rukshana says

      June 27, 2022 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, having guests over so thinking to make this in one of those aluminium disposable trays, would this work?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 28, 2022 at 9:08 pm

        Hello Rukshana, I have not personally baked this cake in an aluminum foil before but I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work. Keep an eye on the cake so that it doesn't burn from the bottom due to the light thickness of the foil. Kindly let me know how you get on

        Reply
    6. Emma says

      September 28, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      I don't have a kitchen scale at home, I wish the recipe would be in cups .I really want to try it .
      Thank you

      Reply
      • jim says

        November 07, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        really easy to convert just do a google search like "grams converted to cups".

        hope that helped

        Reply
    7. James says

      May 27, 2021 at 2:00 am

      5 stars
      made this cake for my mums birthday and it tasted amazing! best coffee cake I've ever made, can't wait to try out more of your recipes!

      Reply
    8. Dana Barker says

      April 05, 2021 at 7:28 am

      Can you make this recipe in 3 x 6 inch pans?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 05, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        Yes, you can Dana, just adjust cooking time to suit.

        Reply
    9. Sue Whelan says

      February 22, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      Can I bake this cake in one 9inch tin

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 24, 2021 at 11:11 pm

        Yes, you can but you would have to reduce baking time accordingly.

        Reply
    10. Jia says

      February 05, 2021 at 6:38 am

      How long is the bake time if using two 8-inch tins?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 08, 2021 at 3:01 pm

        About 25 to 30 minutes or until the cake tester inserted comes out clean.

        Reply
    11. Kay Howard says

      January 06, 2021 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I made this coffee cake for my mums 89th birthday,and I'm really pleased. It looks fantastic.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 09, 2021 at 12:45 am

        Thank you for the feedback, Kay and a belated happy birthday to your mum.

        Reply
    12. Rachel says

      December 29, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best coffee cake I've ever made (had), I've made it 3 times now ,thank you so much for sharing x

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 09, 2021 at 12:54 am

        Yay Racheal! Thank you. I am glad you love it.

        Reply
    13. Shantie says

      December 27, 2020 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      made this cake its very simple and was just perfect

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 09, 2021 at 12:55 am

        Thank you so much for your feedback, Shantie!

        Reply
    14. Janice says

      June 17, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I want to say this cake was delicious I made the coffee cake and it turned out perfect it was the one I had to baked in my new oven as the old one had broken, I shall definitely make this cake again

      Reply
      • Steffi says

        October 27, 2020 at 8:45 pm

        How much water do I use to dissolve the coffee?

        Reply
        • Ajoke says

          October 30, 2020 at 12:33 am

          You need 1 tablespoon, Steffi.

          Reply

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