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Published by: Priscilla Michele

Moist Coffee Loaf with Coffee Buttercream

This Coffee Loaf has a soft, tender crumb and a rich coffee flavor, topped with coffee buttercream for a balanced, not-too-sweet homemade cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp espresso or coffee powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup milk, warmed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • Coffee Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softend
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp espresso powder or ground coffee dissolved in warm milk or warm water

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Toothpick
  • Offset spatula or spoon for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, oil, and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Stir the espresso powder into the warm milk. Add the coffee mixture and sour cream to the wet ingredients.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, checking the center with a toothpick near the end of the baking time.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool briefly in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack and cool completely.
  10. For the Coffee Buttercream
  11. Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  12. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing until incorporated.
  13. Dissolve the instant coffee in a small amount of warm milk and allow it to cool completely.
  14. Add the cooled coffee mixture gradually to the buttercream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  15. Spread the buttercream over the completely cooled Coffee Loaf. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use 1 teaspoon of instant coffee for a milder flavor or 2 teaspoons for a stronger coffee taste.
  • Dissolve the coffee in as little hot water or warm milk or dairy-free milk as practical to avoid thinning the frosting too much.
  • Cool the coffee mixture completely before adding it to the buttercream.
  • Make sure the loaf is completely cool before frosting.