Easy Espresso Coffee Cake
This easy espresso coffee cake is a rich, moist treat that combines bold espresso flavor with a soft, buttery cake. Perfect for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- For the streusel, mix brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool on a rack before serving.