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Coffee Cake. Literally.
Photo: David Holifield

Coffee Cake. Literally.

14 ingredients 30 min + 25 min 1 layer cake openrecipes
Coffee Cake. Literally.

"This coffee-flavored cake has been a hit at BBQs, Easter brunch, and birthday parties. I've had coffee haters, and those who dislike cake, compliment me on this recipe and say they love it."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

896
Calories
28g
Protein
31g
Fat
121g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coffee not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as needed

Directions

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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