☕🍰 Coffee Cake with Cappuccino Frosting

Soft, moist coffee-flavored cake layered with rich, creamy cappuccino frosting! This homemade dessert is perfect for coffee lovers and pairs beautifully with your favorite cup of coffee.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Coffee Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tbsp instant espresso powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt

For the Cappuccino Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp instant espresso powder
2 tbsp warm milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream

For Decoration:

Whole coffee beans
Cocoa powder for dusting

👩🍳 Instructions

Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch square cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Prepare Batter: Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in brewed coffee and espresso powder.
Combine: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
Bake: Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make Frosting: Dissolve espresso powder in warm milk. Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add espresso mixture, vanilla, and heavy cream. Whip until light and fluffy.
Assemble: Spread frosting over the first cake layer. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
Decorate: Pipe frosting swirls on top, add coffee beans, and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy!