A Coffee Cream Cake is a delightful dessert with layers of coffee-flavored sponge cake and creamy filling. Here’s a recipe for a delicious Coffee Cream Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Coffee Sponge Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coffee Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coffee Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
For Garnish (optional):
- Chocolate shavings
- Coffee beans
Instructions:
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Prepare the Coffee Sponge Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Coffee: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the dissolved instant coffee and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Coffee Cream Filling:
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
- Add Coffee: Gently fold in the dissolved coffee and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Prepare the Coffee Glaze (optional):
- Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling.
- Add Chocolate and Coffee: Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate and dissolved coffee. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Slice Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
- Layer and Fill: Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread half of the coffee cream filling over the cake. Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the remaining coffee cream filling over the top and sides of the cake.
- Add Glaze (optional): Pour the coffee glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
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Garnish (optional):
- Decorate: Garnish with chocolate shavings and coffee beans if desired.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the cream set.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
This Coffee Cream Cake is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a great addition to any dessert table. Enjoy!
