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coffee crunch cake recipe​

Coffee Crunch Cake Recipe

A moist, tender coffee-flavored cake topped with a delicious crunchy streusel. Perfect for coffee lovers looking for an easy, quick dessert or snack that combines rich flavor with a satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Crunchy Topping:
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls (large and small)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry cutter or fork (for topping)
  • Cooling rack
  • Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee granules.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Make the batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped nuts, and flour. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly.
  6. Assemble and bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the topping over the batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy as is or with whipped cream or ice cream.
    coffee crunch cake recipe​

Notes

Use almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
Whole wheat flour works but changes texture.
Store in airtight container, lasts 3 days at room temp.
Reheat briefly to restore crunch.
Add cinnamon or espresso powder for extra flavor.
coffee crunch cake recipe​