This isn’t your average coffee cake — it’s an elegant, tender sponge infused with real coffee flavor, topped with a creamy glaze and delicate chocolate pearls for texture and shine. It’s perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or as a dessert centerpiece.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream or plain yogurt
For the Coffee Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee (warm, not hot)
- 1 tsp milk or cream (optional, for extra smoothness)
For Decoration:
- Chocolate pearls (or mini chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, or crushed chocolate flakes)
- Optional: dusting of cocoa powder or instant coffee granules