This decadent Cappuccino Cake recipe has a soft texture, coffee flavour and a sweet coffee drizzle icing. It’s the perfect dessert or snack for coffee lovers.
Serve up the super easy cake recipe alongside a frothy cappuccino for a decadent brunch that will wow anyone who's a big fan of coffee.
If you’re a true coffee lover, you love anything that’s flavoured with coffee and this tasty Cappuccino Cake is no exception!
This easy recipe takes the deep and bold flavours of coffee and mixes them into a simple cake loaf for a treat that's perfect for coffee lovers.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This is an easy Cappuccino Cake that's full of rich, coffee flavors.
It's a loaf cake, or bread, so it's easy to make.
It can be enjoyed warmed up, cold or at room temperature.
This coffee loaf cake freezes well so you can make a double or triple batch to enjoy later.
The coffee drizzle can be used on top of any other baked goods.
You don’t need a stand mixer to mix this cake. A simple hand mixer and a bowl will work just fine!
There’s coffee flavor inside the cake and on the outside in the icing. One for true coffee and cappuccino lovers!
It’s the perfect treat to bring to the office or to give to a new neighbor.
Ingredients & Tools
- Butter - Adds a dense and moist texture to the cake as well as a buttery flavor.
- Sugar - Sweetens up the inside of the cake.
- Eggs - Binds the ingredients together and helps the cake form a crust on top.
- All-Purpose Flour - The main dry ingredient in the cake.
- Baking Powder - Gives this cappuccino cake a fluffy texture by helping it rise.
- Strong Coffee - You’ll need cooled coffee that is strong to make sure it gets a bold coffee flavor.
For the Coffee Glaze
- Powdered Sugar - This is the main ingredient in the glaze that gives it texture and sweetens it.
- Strong Coffee - Gives the glaze a deep coffee flavor.
- Vanilla Extract - Pairs well with the flavors of cappuccino.
For Garnish
- Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans - Makes a great presentation and offers a good crunch. Totally optional, though.
Step By Step Tutorial
Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.
Preheat the oven to 325ºF/160ºC. Lightly grease a 450g/1lb loaf pan with oil or butter.
Add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Sift in the flour and baking powder and pour in the coffee and mix gently until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan to about ¾ full and spread to the edges. Tap the pan once on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool the cappuccino loaf cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the coffee glaze, mix the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or coffee if needed to get a thick drizzling consistency.
Drizzle over the completely cooled cappuccino cake.
Tips
It’s important to make sure that the eggs and butter and coffee are at room temperature before baking. This will ensure that the batter is even in texture and flavour.
After pouring the batter into the loaf pan, tap it gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles to make sure the cake bakes up evenly.
Make sure the cake is cooled completely before cutting into it. If the cake is still warm, it may crumble when cut with a knife.
It’s also important to make sure the coffee cake is cooled completely before adding the coffee icing drizzle. If the cake is still warm, it will thin out and become clear which will change the texture of the glaze.
Don’t overmix the cake batter or it could turn out too dense.
Serving Suggestions
Pairs well with a glass of this Cardamom Iced Coffee or a Gingerbread Latte.
Serve it with a perfect homemade cappuccino.
Perfect for breakfast alongside these Blueberry Yogurt Zucchini Muffins.
They make a great brunch presentation next to these Irish Cream Donuts and some Mocha Brownies.
Serve slices of this Cappuccino Cake and slices of Banana Bread with dollops of yogurt and fresh berries for a tasty brunch along with a Coffee Bloody Mary.
Variations
Add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the batter for a warming fall flavor.
For a stronger flavor, use brewed espresso.
Drizzle the cappuccino cake with a mix of the drizzle, chocolate sauce and/or caramel sauce.
Change up the flavor of the inside by using almond extract instead of vanilla extract.
Add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolate cappuccino cake.
Storage
Storing: Cappuccino cake can be stored in an airtight container on the fridge or countertop for 3-5 days.
Freezing: If you’d like to freeze this cake, wrap each slice in plastic wrap then a layer of tin foil and place them in a freezer safe bag or container. You can also wrap the entire loaf if it hasn’t been cut into the same way. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator or on the countertop.
FAQs
Can I use powdered instant coffee? Yes! But you’ll still need to reconstitute it with water to make a strong brew for the batter.
Will this cappuccino cake have caffeine? It will have a small amount of caffeine if you use caffeinated coffee. You can use decaf in this recipe, but make sure it’s a strong brew!
Can I use something besides coffee in this cake? You could use a strong brewed chai tea instead, but it will change the flavor!
More Loaf Cake Recipes
I hope that you love this tasty Cappuccino Cake Recipe. It's a loaf cake with so much flavour. Be sure to try these other loaf and bread recipes too.
Persimmon Bread
Zucchini Cake with Lemon Drizzle
One Bowl Vegan Banana Bread
Parsnip Loaf
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📖 Recipe
Cappuccino Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115g) butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup (170g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup strong coffee cooled
For the coffee glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold strong brewed coffee
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
To decorate
- Chocolate covered coffee beans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF/160ºC. Lightly grease a 450g/1lb loaf pan with oil or butter.
- Add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder and pour in the coffee and mix gently until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan to about ¾ full and spread to the edges. Tap the pan once on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool the cappuccino loaf cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the coffee glaze, mix the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or coffee if needed to get a thick drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the completely cooled cappuccino cake.
Notes
- It’s important to make sure that the eggs and butter and coffee are at room temperature before baking. This will ensure that the batter is even in texture and flavor.
- After pouring the batter into the loaf pan, tap it on the counter to remove any air bubbles to make sure the cake bakes up evenly.
- Make sure the cake is cooled completely before cutting into it. If the cake is still warm, it may crumble when cut with a knife.
- It’s also important to make sure the coffee cake is cooled completely before adding the coffee icing drizzle. If the cake is still warm, it will thin out and become clear which will change the texture of the glaze.
- Don’t overmix the cake batter or it could turn out too dense.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Jen
This was a huge hit! I gave some to my neighbor to try and she already texted me asking for the recipe. We'll definitely be making this again.
Beth
Yummy! This sounds amazing and so delicious! My daughter it going to love this recipe! Definitely making this today!
Michelle
What a delicious looking cappuccino cake! I love the option to make a chai one too!
Julia
My husband loves coffee flavored baked goods so glad to come across this easy cake!
Kristina Tipps
Wow, I love this idea! I can smell this cake already...I can't wait to make it.