Coffee Loaf Cake
This Coffee Loaf Cake is moist, rich, and packed with bold coffee flavor. Finished with a smooth coffee icing, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Coffee Loaf Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons baking cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
3 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
2 tablespoons hot water
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
For the Coffee Icing
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
¼ cup brewed coffee
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Prepare the Loaf Cakes
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line 2 standard 9-inch loaf pans or 5 mini loaf pans with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
In a measuring cup, dissolve the instant coffee or espresso powder in the hot water. Stir in the buttermilk and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Reduce the mixer speed and add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Alternately add the flour mixture and coffee-buttermilk mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Fill mini loaf pans about ¾ to 1 inch from the top.
Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake mini loaves for 30–35 minutes or standard loaves for 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans before removing.
Make the Coffee Icing
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, brewed coffee, and melted butter until smooth.
Spread the icing evenly over the cooled loaves.
Optional Decoration
For a decorative finish, drizzle additional icing over the frosted loaves using a spoon or fork.
Allow the icing to set completely, about 1 hour, before wrapping or storing.
Notes
Room-temperature ingredients help create a smooth, evenly mixed batter.
The cocoa powder enhances the coffee flavor without making the cake taste overly chocolatey.
For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso powder instead of instant coffee.
Let the icing fully set before storing to prevent sticking.
Individually wrapping each loaf in wax paper and plastic wrap helps maintain freshness and moisture.
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