Description

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Easy Coffee Cake

A simple yet delightful coffee sponge topped with creamy coffee buttercream, perfect for coffee lovers. This recipe is adaptable for any tin size and is sure to be a hit at any gathering!

Ingredients:
For the Coffee Sponge:
3 tbsp instant coffee powder (or coffee granules ground to a powder)
200 g plain flour
2½ tsp baking powder
220 g soft light brown sugar
220 g margarine or butter (softened at room temperature)
4 medium eggs
2 tsp milk
⅛ tsp salt
For the Coffee Buttercream:
200 g butter (softened at room temperature)
400 g icing sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
8 tsp instant coffee powder or granules
4 tsp boiling water
A little milk (if needed)
Instructions:
Make the Coffee Sponge:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) or 140°C (285°F) if using a fan oven. Line two 20cm (8-inch) round sandwich tins with greaseproof paper or reusable baking liners.

Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the instant coffee powder, plain flour, baking powder, soft light brown sugar, margarine or butter, eggs, milk, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer or by hand on low speed until all ingredients are well combined.

Bake: Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared tins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their tins for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Coffee Buttercream:
Prepare Coffee Mixture: Mix the instant coffee powder with the boiling water and set aside to cool.

Cream Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and vanilla extract on low speed until soft.

Add Icing Sugar: Gradually add the icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth.

Incorporate Coffee: Gradually add the cooled coffee mixture, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating well after each addition until fully combined. Adjust the consistency by adding a little milk if needed, until it’s soft enough to spread.

Build the Cake:
Assemble: Place the bottom layer of sponge on your serving dish. Spread about ⅓ of the coffee buttercream evenly over the sponge.

Add Top Layer: Place the second sponge layer on top. Spread another ⅓ of the buttercream over the top of the cake.

Pipe Buttercream: If desired, pipe the remaining buttercream around the edge of the cake using a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Alternatively, spread the remaining buttercream evenly over the top and sides of the cake.

Serve:
Slice and enjoy your delicious coffee cake!
Notes:
Tin Sizes: Adjust ingredients based on tin size using a calculator for exact measurements.
Consistency Check: If your buttercream is too firm, add milk a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a cup of coffee or tea for a perfect pairing.
Enjoy this Easy Coffee Cake, a simple treat with a rich coffee flavor that’s perfect for any occasion!