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Coffee and Cinnamon Layer Cake

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Soft coffee-kissed sponge layers, cinnamon-infused from top to crumb, stacked high with creamy filling and baked-in confidence. It’s cozy and caffeinated—perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup brewed strong coffee cooled
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling/Frosting:

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Coffee Syrup:

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease pans. Line them like you mean it.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt in a bowl. Pretend you’re on a cooking show.
  • In another bowl, beat butter, sugars, and eggs until smooth, fluffy, and emotionally stable.
  • Mix in coffee, vanilla, and milk. Keep calm and blend on.
  • Fold dry mix into wet mix. Don’t overmix unless you enjoy dry cakes and disappointment.
  • Pour batter evenly into pans. Bake for 28–30 minutes.
  • Cool cakes for 10 minutes. Flip onto racks like a pro.
  • Make syrup by simmering water, coffee, and sugar. Brush over cooled cakes. Generously.
  • Beat cream, cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until thick but spreadable—like your sarcasm.
  • Layer cake with frosting. Decorate if you must, or slice it like you earned it (you did

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 390
  • Total Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 8%
  • Iron: 5%
  • Vitamin A: 10%
  • Phosphorus: 6%
  • Vitamin B12: 4%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

  • Add a dash of nutmeg if you’re feeling extra autumnal.
  • Swap milk for buttermilk for tangy flair.
  • Want drama? Add a layer of crushed pecans.
  • Refrigerate the frosted cake for firmer slices.
  • Eat with coffee. Or wine. You do you.