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Easy Latte Cake Recipe for Coffee Lovers

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A soft, espresso-infused cake layered with fluffy coffee cream frosting — perfect for brunch, birthdays, or your next cozy afternoon.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

  • ½ cup whole milk or buttermilk

Coffee Cream Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold

  • ½ cup mascarpone or cream cheese

  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder

  • 1–2 tbsp warm water (to dissolve espresso)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

  • Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

  • Mix coffee and milk. Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee mixture to wet batter, beginning and ending with dry.

  • Divide batter into pans. Bake for 22–26 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Dissolve espresso in water and cool. Whip cream to soft peaks, then beat in mascarpone, powdered sugar, and espresso until stiff.

  • Layer cakes with frosting. Frost top and sides. Dust with cocoa and chill before slicing.

Notes

Use more espresso for bolder flavor. For dairy-free, use coconut cream frosting. Garnish with chocolate shavings or coffee beans.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/easy-latte-cake-recipe-for-coffee-lovers/