5 from 14 votes
Cappuccino Cake
The Cappuccino Cake offers a moist, tender crumb flavored subtly with strong coffee, bringing the distinct aroma and flavor of cappuccino into a loaf. It is topped with a coffee glaze that adds sweetness and a smooth finish. The cake’s texture is soft with a slight density typical of loaf cakes, making it an ideal treat for coffee time or dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 115g, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup sugar 170g
- 2 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 220g, plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup coffee cooled, strong
For the coffee glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee cold, strong brewed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
To decorate
- coffee beans optional, chocolate covered
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF/160ºC. Lightly grease a 450g/1lb loaf pan with oil or butter.
- Add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder and pour in the coffee and mix gently until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan to about ¾ full and spread to the edges. Tap the pan once on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool the cappuccino loaf cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the coffee glaze, mix the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or coffee if needed to get a thick drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the completely cooled cappuccino cake.
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Notes
- Ensure the eggs, butter, and coffee are at room temperature to achieve an even batter texture and flavor.
- Tap the batter-filled loaf pan on the counter to release air bubbles before baking for even cooking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Wait until the cake is fully cooled before adding the coffee glaze to maintain glaze texture and appearance.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep the cake light and tender rather than dense.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
104mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
414IU
(8%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.