Description
A rich, tender coffee cake infused with espresso and loaded with chocolate chips for the perfect breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch or 9-inch pan.
- Mix the topping by combining brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Stir espresso powder into the wet mixture until dissolved.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour half the batter into the pan and sprinkle some topping.
- Add the remaining batter and finish with more topping.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder to 1.5 tablespoons. You may also add a drizzle of espresso glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: coffee cake, espresso, chocolate chip, breakfast, dessert