Mexican Coffee Cake Recipe

July 27, 2023 Post a Comment

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Are you looking for a delicious cake recipe to make for a special occasion? Look no further than this Mexican coffee cake! This cake is packed with flavors from cinnamon, cocoa and coffee. It has a unique texture that is sure to make it a favorite among your family and friends. It’s easy to make and is sure to be a hit for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

For the Topping:

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Making the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cocoa powder and instant coffee powder.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and buttermilk until smooth.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Making the Topping

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, brown sugar and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.

2. Sprinkle the topping over the cake batter and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This Mexican coffee cake recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains about 224 calories, 8.5 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 33.5 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fiber, 17.5 grams of sugar, and 3.5 grams of protein.

This cake is a great option for a special occasion. It’s easy to make, full of flavor and sure to be a hit with your guests. You can serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert. Enjoy!