Have you ever tasted a slice of heaven? Well, that’s what a piece of Irish Coffee Cake feels like. It is a delectable blend of the bitter taste of coffee and the sweet taste of cake. It’s like a symphony playing inside your mouth with each ingredient hitting the right note.
Do you know that delightful feeling of sipping a warm Irish coffee on a chilly morning? Now, imagine that in a cake! Can there be anything more satisfying? I think not. Let me share with you my delightful recipe for Irish Coffee Cake. Trust me, you do not want to miss out on this!
What is Irish Coffee Cake?
Irish Coffee Cake is a rich and moist coffee-infused cake that is a twist on the traditional Irish Coffee. Instead of drinking your coffee, you can eat it in cake form. This cake has a deep coffee flavor, and it is often topped with a creamy, whiskey-infused frosting that beautifully complements the coffee taste.
Created in Ireland, this delicious treat has since found its way into kitchens worldwide. It’s the perfect cake to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, or any day really when you want a slice of something special.
The Story Behind this Recipe
This recipe is an amalgamation of my love for coffee and baking. As a coffee connoisseur and an avid baker, I wanted to create a cake that brings together these two passions. The resulting cake was this – the Irish Coffee Cake. A cake so good, you’ll want to savor every bite.
In my search for the perfect Irish Coffee Cake recipe, I stumbled upon traditional Irish recipes, tweaked them a bit, and added my spin to it. This recipe has been a hit amongst my family and friends, and I’m sure it will be with yours too.
Key Components of Irish Coffee Cake
The key components of the Irish Coffee Cake are the coffee-infused cake base and the whiskey flavored frosting. The cake base is a rich, moist sponge infused with the strong flavor of coffee. It’s crucial to use good quality coffee for this recipe to get that deep, rich coffee flavor.
The topping is a creamy, whiskey-infused frosting that adds a bit of kick to the cake. The frosting is smooth, rich, and just the right amount of boozy. It pairs perfectly with the coffee flavor of the cake base.
Ingredients
- 200g self-raising flour
- 200g sugar
- 200g butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp good quality instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water
- For the frosting:
- 100g butter
- 225g icing sugar
- 2 tbsp Irish whiskey
- 2 tbsp good quality instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the dissolved coffee.
- Sift in the flour and gently fold into the mixture until well combined.
- Divide the mixture between the two cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Beat together the butter, icing sugar, whiskey, and dissolved coffee until smooth.
- Once the cakes are cool, sandwich them together with half of the icing, and spread the remaining half on top.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Tips for Irish Coffee Cake
Always use good quality instant coffee for this recipe to ensure a deep, rich coffee flavor. For the frosting, feel free to adjust the amount of whiskey according to your taste. Also, make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start baking for a smoother, fluffier batter.
Why This Recipe is a Must-Try
This recipe is a must-try because it combines the bitter taste of coffee with the sweet delight of cake into one heavenly combination. The addition of whiskey in the frosting adds a unique twist to the cake, making it not just another coffee cake, but a unique treat that will leave you craving for more.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 40g
- Protein: 5g