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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.
