Coffee Cake. Literally.
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Recipe Summary Coffee Cake. Literally.
This coffee-flavored cake has been a hit at BBQs, Easter brunch, and birthday parties. I've had coffee haters, and those who dislike cake, compliment me on this recipe and say they love it.Ingredients | How Many Ounces In A Liter And A Half Of Water2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups white sugar¼ teaspoon salt1 cup butter3 tablespoons instant coffee granules1 cup boiling water½ cup buttermilk2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda¾ cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, or more to taste2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as neededDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 8- or 9-inch cake pans, and dust with flour. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, white sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.Melt 1 cup of butter in a small saucepan; in a bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of instant coffee with the boiling water until the coffee has dissolved. Pour the coffee mixture into the melted butter, bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir for about 10 seconds; set the butter-coffee mixture aside to cool.Mix the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda in a bowl until the baking soda has dissolved. Mix the cooled coffee mixture into the flour mixture, then gently stir in the buttermilk mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes are browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before cooling completely on racks.Mix 3/4 cup of softened butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of instant coffee, and cream in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on High speed until the frosting is light and creamy; mix in additional cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to whip frosting to spreadable texture. Frost the cooled cake layers.To make a substitute for buttermilk, pour 1 1/2 teaspoons of vinegar into 1/2 cup milk in a mixing cup or small bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.Info | How Many Ounces In A Liter And A Half Of Waterprep: 30 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 55 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 1 layer cake
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