This cake doesn’t just flirt with flavor—it seduces it, lures it in with espresso charm and nutty almond elegance, then smacks you sweet. It’s the kind of dessert that makes basic vanilla weep in shame and burnt cookies tremble in fear. Rich, balanced, and dangerously satisfying, it pairs your caffeine addiction with your sugar cravings like a matchmaking genius. The texture’s divine, the aroma? Aromatic chaos. Layered decadence meets subtle crunch, making this cake way too good to trust around guests. Eat first, share if guilt wins.
Coffee and Almond Layer Cake
A bold yet classy dessert featuring coffee-infused sponge cake layered with almond cream, ideal for special occasions or emotional breakdowns.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
For the Almond Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 –3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup finely chopped toasted almonds for topping
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prep two pans with parchment and spray.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a second bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract and coffee.
- Fold in dry ingredients, then add yogurt. Stir until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in almond extract, cream, and salt until spreadable.
- Frost cooled cakes and stack with drama.
- Sprinkle chopped almonds like you’re a dessert god.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Toast the almonds—it’s non-negotiable.
- Add a dash of cinnamon for surprise warmth.
- Want next-level flavor? Swap half the coffee with hazelnut liqueur.
- Chill the frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Don’t forget espresso on the side—it’s called pairing, darling.
