Mocha Coffee Cake Recipe – Ultimate Homemade Treat
Mocha Coffee Cake is a soft homemade cake flavored with brewed coffee and topped with chocolate cinnamon streusel. Finished with a smooth coffee glaze, it's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
For the Coffee Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee adjust as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and cooled brewed coffee. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the Mocha Coffee Cake Recipe light and tender.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and cold butter. Mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and brewed coffee until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream without sacrificing moisture.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Sprinkle a little cocoa powder over the glaze for an elegant finish.