Cappuccino Cake
A cappuccino cake - the perfect balance of creamy coffee and sweet mascarpone frosting. A delicious treat to make for your family and friends. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to whip up. Enjoy a slice of this heavenly cake and feel the warmth of the coffee and the sweetness of the cream. A perfect way to end a meal!
Chocolate and coffee - an age-old classic flavour combination and one that never fails to hit the spot. This scrumptious cappuccino cake has all of the chocolatey-coffeeness you could want! The sponge is a lusciously cooked mix of butter, flour, eggs, walnuts and, of course, coffee, held together deliciously by a cream cheese frosting. And, what lift the flavours of the cake to the truly sublime is the sprinkle of coffee-soaked sugar that gets added in before it’s all sealed up and ready for the oven.
Cake-making is an activity that can bring delight into the lives of both old and young. And this cappuccino cake has all the potential to bring such joy; it's crammed with all sorts of sweet culinary goodness that can only be described as super-delicious. From the golden and lightly roasted walnuts, to the all-important coffee-laced frosting enveloping each deliciously spongy layer, every bite will be an absolute pleasure. It's a perfect treat when you want something to tantalize your taste buds.
So make your coffee, don your baking apron, and get to
Why You’ll Love This Cappuccino Cake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Cappuccino Cake recipe:
It's delicious: This Cappuccino Cake is a decadent combination of a traditional coffee cake with the richness of a cappuccino. Its combination of creamy mascarpone frosting and coffee-flavored sponges will have you wanting more.
It's easy to make: This cake is surprisingly simple to make despite its impressive look. With just a few ingredients, you'll be able to whip up this delightful sweet treat in no time.
It's perfect for any occasion: Whether you’re looking to whip up something special for a birthday or for a family gathering, this Cappuccino Cake is sure to be a hit. The perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Cappuccino Cake
A cappuccino cake - the perfect balance of creamy coffee and sweet mascarpone frosting. A delicious treat to make for your family and friends. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to whip up. Enjoy a slice of this heavenly cake and feel the warmth of the coffee and the sweetness of the cream. A perfect way to end a meal!
Ingredients
- 250g softened butter, plus extra for greasing
- 280g self-raising flour
- 250g golden caster sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 150ml pot natural yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra to dust
- 100ml strong coffee (we made it with 2 tbsp coffee granules)
For the icing
- 140g icing sugar, sifted
- 350g mascarpone or soft cheese
- few chocolate-covered coffee beans
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and prepare a 20 x 30cm baking or roasting tin by greasing it and placing a sheet of baking parchment at the bottom. Take a bowl and with the help of an electric whisk, blend the butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, cocoa and half the coffee until the mixture is without lumps. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 25-30 minutes until it is golden and risen. To check if it is done, insert a skewer and check if it comes out clean. Decorate the top with the remaining coffee.
- Step 2: Let the tin cool down while stirring the mascarpone and icing sugar together. Spread the resulting mixture over the cooled cake, and top with a pinch of cocoa and coffee beans.
