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Coffee-Infused Creamy Sponge Cake Delight

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☕🍰 Coffee-Infused Creamy Sponge Cake Delight: A Dreamy Dessert for Caffeine Lovers

If you’re a fan of coffee and cake, this recipe is about to become your new obsession. Coffee-Infused Creamy Sponge Cake Delight is everything a perfect dessert should be — light, moist, aromatic, and indulgently creamy. The gentle bitterness of coffee meets the sweetness of whipped cream and the softness of sponge cake, creating a bite that melts in your mouth and wakes up your taste buds.

Whether you’re planning a special celebration, a cozy brunch, or just want to treat yourself, this cake delivers café-level elegance with homemade warmth.


🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Bold coffee flavor balanced by a light, fluffy cream
  • Moist sponge layers that soak up just the right amount of espresso
  • Visually stunning yet surprisingly easy to make
  • Perfect for tiramisu fans or those who love a mocha twist in their dessert

📝 Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake:

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp warm milk

For the Coffee Soak:

  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (cooled)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp coffee liqueur or vanilla (optional)

For the Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp instant coffee (dissolved in 1 tsp hot water)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: mascarpone cheese (½ cup) for a richer texture

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake the Sponge Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Beat eggs and sugar together until light, fluffy, and doubled in size (about 7–8 minutes).
  • Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
  • Add vanilla and warm milk, folding until just combined.
  • Pour into a greased and lined cake pan.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the Coffee Soak:

  • Mix cooled coffee with sugar and liqueur (if using).
  • Brush or drizzle over the cooled sponge cake layers generously. Let it soak for 10 minutes.

3. Make the Cream:

  • Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Add dissolved coffee and vanilla.
  • (Optional) Fold in mascarpone for extra creaminess. Chill until ready to use.

4. Assemble the Cake:

  • Slice the sponge cake horizontally into two or three layers.
  • Spread cream filling evenly between each layer.
  • Cover the entire cake with the remaining cream.
  • Dust with cocoa powder or top with grated chocolate or coffee beans for garnish.