Coffee Loaf Cake – Moist Coffee-Flavored Cake for Cozy Mornings
A moist, buttery Coffee Loaf Cake infused with real coffee and perfect for brunch, snacking, or cozy mornings. Can be served plain, glazed, or with nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
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2 tbsp hot water
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½ cup whole milk
Optional Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Dissolve coffee in hot water; let cool slightly.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and coffee mixture.
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Whisk dry ingredients separately.
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Add dry mix to wet in two parts, alternating with milk. Mix gently.
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Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
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Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 10 minutes in pan, then remove to rack.
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Optional: Drizzle cooled cake with coffee glaze.
Notes
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Add walnuts for texture.
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Store airtight at room temp or freeze for later.
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Let cake cool completely before glazing.