Cappuccino Cake

A rich, coffee-flavored cake topped with a creamy espresso frosting—perfect for coffee lovers! The cake is moist and aromatic, with the smoothness of cappuccino in every bite.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder

For the Espresso Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (cooled)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a small cup, dissolve instant coffee or espresso powder in 1/4 cup brewed coffee. Add this to the wet mixture.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.

For the Espresso Frosting:

1. Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the brewed coffee, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Dissolve the instant espresso powder in warm water and add it to the frosting mixture. Beat until fully combined.
4. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

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Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

• Calories: ~350
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 18g
• Sugar: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 150mg

This cappuccino cake is a fantastic dessert for coffee enthusiasts, with a velvety texture and strong coffee flavor.