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Close-up of a slice of Cinnamon Mocha Coffee Cake showing marbled cake and thick cinnamon streusel topping.

Cinnamon Mocha Coffee Cake

  • Author: recipebychefs.com
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for a moist coffee cake featuring cinnamon and mocha flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the cooled coffee, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until dissolved.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter.
  9. Pour the remaining batter over the first layer. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.
  10. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use strong coffee for the best mocha flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added.
  • You can substitute plain yogurt for sour cream if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cinnamon, mocha, coffee cake, breakfast cake, chocolate, spice cake

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